Ginger is a herbaceous plant that is often used to overcome various conditions, ranging from nausea, cough, joint pain, to pain due to cancer therapy. But if viewed from the medical side, there are at least five benefits of good ginger for the body.
Ginger has a chemical compound that is believed to react positively in the stomach and intestines to be able to reduce nausea and pain. The compound is also thought to work in both the brain and the nervous system to reduce nausea. In addition, there are many other benefits of ginger that we can get.
The following five conditions are believed to be resolved by consuming ginger:
1. Relieves Dizziness.
Dizziness can make you lose balance, visions like dizzy, and may be accompanied by nausea. Symptoms of dizziness followed by nausea allegedly can be appeased by eating ginger.
2. Reduces menstrual pain.
Some studies show that eating ginger can help reduce symptoms of menstrual pain. The efficacy of ginger seems to be likened to the drug ibuprofen and mefenamic acid. For women who often feel pain during menstruation, can try to consume ginger extract as much as 500 - 2000 mg, for three days at the beginning of menstruation.
3. Prevents morning sickness.
Conditions of nausea and vomiting due to morning sickness often experienced by women in early pregnancy. Fortunately, nausea can be minimized by consuming ginger. But remember, pregnant women should not take any drug, including herbs and traditional medicines. Therefore, consult your doctor first before taking ginger.
4. Osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a condition of joint pain or joint stiffness caused by injury, obesity, and joint aging. According to some studies, the pain of this condition can be overcome by eating ginger extract. Not only by mouth, massage using therapeutic oil containing ginger and oranges can also reduce joint stiffness and pain due to osteoarthritis.
5. Reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery.
Eating ginger an hour before surgery is thought to reduce nausea and vomiting 24 hours after surgery. Besides consumed by mouth, applying ginger oil is also thought to prevent nausea
Have you ever heard of a claim stating that ginger can prevent drunkenness of land and sea? In the experience of some people, eating ginger before traveling can make them feel better. But unfortunately the effectiveness of ginger in overcoming motion sickness and sea has not been proven medically correct. Further research is needed to ensure its efficacy. Likewise with claims of ginger benefits related to weight loss.
Please note, there are some circles who must be careful or should not eat ginger. They are pregnant and lactating mothers, diabetics, heart disease sufferers, and people who have blood clotting disorders. Although ginger allegedly safe for consumption by most people, but still there are mild side effects that can be caused, such as diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and heartburn. If applied to the skin, the possibility of ginger can cause irritation.
From a medical point of view, the benefits of ginger have not really proven effective yet. It is better to consult a doctor first before consuming any substances intended for treatment, as well as accompanying treatment.
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