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The herb ginger, which comes from a root, can do more than flavor cookies, cakes and sauces. It also has important medicinal properties to combat indigestion, muscle inflammation and arthritis pain, among its many uses.
Lower inflammation in your muscles and joints with ginger. Supplement with 2 grams of ginger (1 tsp.) immediately before your workouts to reduce excessive inflammation. Ginger may also lessen pain and fatigue during your workout due to its positive effects on the brain and nervous system. The anti-inflammatory effect can also lessen arthritis pain. You should take ginger with food.
To combat indigestion and nausea try 1 gram (1/2 tsp.) of powered ginger. I like fresh gingerroot, too -- in hot ginger tea or sliced thinly to chew on. For tea, you can steep 2 tablespoons of freshly shredded root in hot water. Slices of gingerroot will stay fresh in a zip-lock bag in the refrigerator for several days, so you can keep it handy when you have indigestion.
Don’t overdo dosages of ginger. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises adults not to exceed 4 grams daily, not to use it if you are taking blood-thinning drugs, and to advise your physician if you take ginger and have gallstones or will undergo surgery or be placed under anesthesia. Ginger should not be used by children under 2, the center notes.
