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13 Health Benefits of Ginger

11/19/2014

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For the 10 years prior to studying Ayurveda, I didn't feel consistent hunger. Along with my naturally high vata (air & space), I also lived a very erratic lifestyle which only added to my digestive troubles. Somehow I discovered that a small cup of tea made of grated ginger before meals would help me feel hungry enough to eat. Not ideal to rely on all the time but it worked and it was all that I knew at the time. Years later, it was enlightening to be able to spend a lot of time studying the properties of ginger.

There is a funny thing with ginger. In Ayurveda, fresh and dry ginger have some different medicinal properties due to the drying process. It’s quite remarkable. Fresh ginger is actually considered to be more drying for the body and dry ginger is said to be more unctuous. I've listed some of the common and best uses for each type of ginger below. Some of these can be interchanged with each other but you will have overall better effect by following the breakdown on this list.


13 Health Benefits of Ginger:


Fresh Ginger



  1. Acts as an appetizer  
  2. Digests aam (deep-seated toxins) 
  3. Reduces fever 
  4. Reduces chilliness by increasing heat and circulation in the body
  5. Eliminates nausea 
  6. It’s a mild laxative


Dry Ginger


  1. Helps relieve joint pains from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  2. Beneficial in edema and other swelling
  3. By reducing vata, it relieves pain in back or neck
  4. Stops diarrhea
  5. Helps treat some forms of IBS, abdominal pain and hemorrhoids
  6. Reduces respiratory tract ailments such as cough, hoarseness of voice, rhinitis, asthma, etc
  7. Acts as an aphrodisiac 


Tips:
  • Before meals - slice a little fresh ginger, add a sprinkle of rock salt and a squeeze of lemon or lime to enhance taste and nutrient absorption
  • Can make a paste of dry ginger and water for local application in cases of swelling or also on sinuses and forehead in cases of cold (not for those with very sensitive skin) 



Note: 
Ginger should be used sparingly in summer, early fall and for anyone with vitiated pitta. 


Warmly,
Lisa Lesser

33 Comments
Sharon Hallowes link
11/20/2014 08:12:13 am

Why should ginger be used sparingly summer and fall?

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Lisa
11/23/2014 11:29:36 am

There is already a lot lf heat in the atmosphere and body in those months. Pungent foods should be eaten in small amounts in that time to avoid any excess dryness, depletion or heat accumulation.

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12/7/2014 08:53:15 pm

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12/15/2014 09:43:47 pm

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12/31/2014 01:34:03 pm

Ginger clears the ‘microcirculatory channels’ of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up from time to time.

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1/11/2015 07:10:24 pm

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4/8/2015 03:56:10 pm

Nice one. Good point you make about ginger for Pitta. Ginger is considered one of the heating foods, and the heating effect does not suit Pitta. Heating foods are good for Kapha and Vata.

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6/10/2015 08:14:34 pm

Yes, Ginger can do a great deal for your health. Ever had an annoying Cough & Cold that just doesn't seem to leave you alone? Have Ginger tea with a slice of lemon. You'll be surprised how effective it is.

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7/12/2015 06:20:29 pm

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12/15/2015 03:54:46 am

Informative & helpful. Would like to share some more points too ! Ginger is actually a herb – a rhizome to be precise. It contains chemicals that may reduce nausea and inflammation. Research also suggests that though these chemicals primarily work on the stomach and intestines. Ginger isn’t just for the stomach alone but works its magic on the respiratory system too. It can expand the lungs and loosen up the phlegm. To know more interesting facts on ginger do visit, http://www.avacare.in/

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1/6/2016 01:38:42 am

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5/10/2016 11:37:47 pm

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9/1/2016 11:04:49 am

Undoubtedly, ginger is a natural remedy to relieve joint pains. To treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, some other herbs like dandelion leaves. There is nothing better and safer than herbal solutions.

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10/5/2016 04:08:09 am

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3/21/2017 01:41:50 am

Nice Blog!!! The information about the ginger is really good and informative.It has many benefit and it is the one of the important ayurvedic remedy in ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment is always better. thank you for sharing...

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6/30/2017 04:58:53 am

ginger is nice herbal tea nice article on this herb

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Authentic link
12/8/2017 10:33:09 pm

Ginger is good for health. it mainly use for cold and sore throats. it also good for digestion. Ayurvedic herbs is good for vatta, pita and kapha. those are our body balance

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2/15/2018 04:16:32 am

Great Blog post and I am a regular reader of your blog. I know some additional benefits of Ginger which is mentioned below:

1.Combining ginger juice with black pepper powder and honey, taking 2-3 times a day stops the flow of cold nose.

2.Dry ginger that means mixing honey with black pepper and pippi in equal quantity and eating it with honey gives a lot of benefit in diseases of arthritis and breathing.

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5/21/2018 09:55:45 pm

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9/24/2018 05:23:15 am

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    • Coconut Cardamom Stuffed Dates
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