Dr. Axe defines ginger as a plant that comes from rhizomes, which are underground stems which grow horizontally and form roots while new stems and leaves grow on the top. In regards to health benefits, Dr. Axe says that ginger has been globally used as a natural remedy for thousands of years because of its medicinal purposes. With that said, there are many ways to use ginger. It can be used fresh from the ground or even in capsule form. According to the Organic Health Corner, people can even use wrapped ginger to remove mucus from their lungs or even cure a cough.
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You’re probably wondering why ginger can remove mucus and cure a cough. According to the RxMed website, one of the reasons it’s so effective with mucus and coughs is because it contains oleoresin. Oleoresin has antitussive abilities, which means it can suppress and relieve coughs. They also state that ginger contains aromatic compounds like phenyl alkyl ketones, which are gingerols, shogaols and zingerone. Together, they can soothe a cough. It also helps break down toxins in the body, which can form mucus if not broken down or removed.
In order to make wrapped ginger, you’ll need the following ingredients: organic honey, one tablespoon of ginger powder or grated ginger, olive oil, flour, gauze, a napkin and adhesive tape. Once you have successfully gathered all the ingredients, it’s now time to prepare the wrapped ginger.
Begin by mixing the flour and honey together in a bowl. Then add the olive oil and the ginger and mix it all together again. Once you have thoroughly mixed the ingredients together, put the paste on the napkin and wrap it in gauze. Once you have done that, apply it to the person’s chest and stick it with the adhesive tape. Leave it on for three hours before going to bed, so the mixture has time to work, according to the Organic Health Corner. The Organic Health Corner explains that there are no side effects to this remedy aside from skin irritation. Because of the powerful effects of ginger, it can irritate the skin, so what you can do to minimize the chances of that is to add more honey to the wrap, says the Organic Health Corner.
pilipphoto/shutterstock.comOther Health Benefits of Ginger: Ginger doesn’t just help with coughs and mucus; it also has many other health benefits. One benefit is that it can fight fungal infections. In 2016, a test-tube study was conducted by researchers from Iran, and they found that ginger was effective against two types of yeast that commonly cause fungal infections in the mouth.
Indian Journal of Dental ResearchEases Menstrual Pain: For women, pain, period cramps, and headaches are among the most common effects that are associated with menstrual pain. Instead of turning to over-the-counter medications, try something more natural, like ginger. According to a study that was published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, ginger was just as effective at removing menstrual pain like ibuprofen and mefenamic acid.
Lower Cholesterol Levels: Our cholesterol helps produce bile and manufacture our hormones, so it’s essential to our overall health. But when we have high cholesterol, it can cause blockages and increase our risk of heart disease. According to a study at Babol University of Medical Sciences, ginger was able to reduce the bad LDL cholesterol and also raise the beneficial HDL cholesterol.
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