What are  the health benefits of ginger?

Provides relief from nausea

Folk medicine suggests that ginger tea can help calm motion sickness symptoms, like dizziness, vomiting, and cold sweats.

Supports heart health

Research suggests that consuming ginger in daily doses of 2–6 grams may help protect against heart disease.

Helps manage weight and blood sugar

A lot of research shows that consuming ginger has beneficial effects on weight and blood sugar management.

Can help fight infections

Ginger’s antimicrobial properties could make it useful for fighting bacterial and fungal infections.

May relieve pain and inflammation

Ginger's compounds, gingerol and shogaol, have been scientifically shown to reduce inflammation and may help relieve pain from osteoarthritis, particularly in the knee.

Helps reduce menstrual pain

Ginger may help relieve menstrual pain and has been found to be as effective as acetaminophen, caffeine, or ibuprofen in some studies.

Can help fight infections

Ginger’s antimicrobial properties could make it useful for fighting bacterial and fungal infections.