I wonder if this is for real... 8 Benefits of Ginger Tea

[AsahinaKimi]

Recently bought some Ginger tea on the advice of a friend.. did a little internet search, and found this. I don't know if this is true or hype.. but its interesting. I mean, what's the harm in trying Ginger tea? (I always loved ginger snaps!)





1. Impedes Motion Sickness

Ginger tea can soothe nerves and prevent vomiting, as well as eradicate headaches and migraines. It also keeps you from being nauseous during a trip, so drink a cup of ginger tea before setting off on your travels.

2. Combats Stomach Discomfort

Ginger tea is ideal in assisting digestion, thereby improving food absorption and avoiding possible tummy aches from too much food intake. Unnecessary belching can also be thwarted by ginger tea. What’s more, ginger tea enhances your appetite when you’re feeling bloated, by helping to release gastric acids that aid in digestion.

3. Reduces Inflammation

Ginger tea can ease inflammation of the joints, which is commonly referred to as rheumatoid arthritis. It is also effective in alleviating tired, sore muscles and joints. A warm ginger tea soak can lessen swelling and puffiness. If you have athlete’s foot, ginger tea is recommended as a foot soak to lessen the painful burning sensation that comes with itching.

4. Fights Common Respiratory Problems

Drinking ginger tea is recommended if you’re suffering from common respiratory diseases such as cold and cough. Ginger aids in loosening up phlegm and expanding your lungs, so you can recover quickly from difficulty in breathing. It also helps appease allergies and constant sneezing due to hay fever.

5. Encourages Normal Blood Circulation

Consuming a cup of ginger tea can help improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever and excessive sweating. The active components of ginger, such as minerals and amino acids, help make the blood flow smoothly, preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease.

6. Remedies Menstrual Discomfort

If you are a woman suffering from menstrual cramps, try placing a hot towel drenched in ginger tea on your uterine area to overcome the pain and relax the muscles. Drinking a cup of ginger tea can also provide a soothing effect.

7. Strengthens Immunity

Ginger tea has antioxidants that help improve the immune system. Drinking a cup of ginger tea every day can also help foil potential risks of a stroke by inhibiting fatty deposits from clogging the arteries. Ginger has also been proven successful in lowering cholesterol levels and preventing cancer.

8. Relieves Stress

Taking a whiff of ginger tea can help improve your mood and give you a sunny disposition. It leaves you feeling refreshed and calm, and if you’re having a bad day, all those negative vibes will dissipate. Ginger tea is a remarkable stress reliever because of its comforting and relaxing scent.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/8-benefits-of-ginger-tea/

more: http://www.gnet.org/ginger-add-a-healthy-zing-to-your-day/

[Chan790]

1. Yes, all true.

Also: If you're trying to lose weight, drink a cup of ginger tea 10 minutes before meals and whenever you're hungry, it's an appetite suppressant. It's kind of strange in that depending on when you take it, it can either enhance or curb one's appetite.

It's an anti-emetic; a compound that inhibits nausea and vomiting.

Ginger is a herbalist's wonder drug. There is some suspicion that regularly consuming ginger may inhibit the development of certain cancers and blood disorders.

Edit: Its inclusion in one of the great pirate drinks of all time, the dark-and-stormy, was the result of its immune boosting properties and it's mild effect to reduce sea-sickness. Combined with the vitamin C in the limes to prevent scurvy and the anti-microbial properties of the ethyl alcohol along with the caloric-load of the sugar remaining in dark rum, it was a perfect health tonic for sailors and other people long-term at sea.

[Arugula Latte]

2. It definitely has stomach-calming properties

thus the historic popularity of Ginger Ale for upset stomachs.

I think the other ones are legit, too. I've been trying to eat more ginger. I love it.

[surrealAmerican]

3. It is pretty good at settling your stomach.

The other claims may be hype. That said, it tastes great, so I make the stuff and drink it anyway.

It's also pretty easy to make with just plain ginger root and water (and a little lemon juice if you want).

[LiberalEsto]

4. Numbers 1, 2 and 4 are definitely true for me.

Haven't tried or haven't noticed the others. But at the first sign of a cold, I drink ginger tea and sometimes that's all it takes to make the cold go away. If it doesn't, peel and chew a clove of raw garlic. The trick to dealing with the heat of the garlic is to chew it with your molars and sip water.

[JoeyT]

5. I mostly drink it because it tastes good.

It will also cure sinus congestion, though ginger beer works a little better for that.

It seems to do 2 and 8, though I think any hot drink kind of does 8.

I also eat crystallized ginger like candy, so it might just be that I really like ginger.