| PHYTO- NUTRIENTS |
Gingerols
- Anti-inflammatory compounds that inhibit formation of inflammatory cytokines (chemical messengers in the immune system)
- Useful in treating osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis offering pain relief, increased joint mobility and decreased swelling and morning stiffness
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| NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS |
- Digestion – carminative: alleviates symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, promotes elimination of intestinal gas, promotes intestinal spasmolytic (substance that relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract)
- Anti-oxidant
- Anti-inflammatory – inhibits formation of inflammatory compounds and has direct anti-inflammatory effects
- Prevents motion sickness through absorbing and neutralising gastrointestinal hormones, toxins and acids
- Pregnancy – treats nausea and vomiting
- Diaphoretic – warms the inside of the body and promotes perspiration
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| PLANT FAMILY |
Related to Turmeric |
| DANGERS |
May cause internal bleeding, hypoglycemia, and hyper- or hypo-tension |
| COOKING NOTES |
Invigorating, fresh, sharp flavour with a touch of citrus |
Adapted from:
Murray, M. (2005). Encyclopedia of Healing Food. New York, N.Y.: Atria Books
Rakel, D. (2007). Integrative Medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders
Altman, R. D. and Marcussen, K. C. (2001), Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 44: 2531–2538. doi: 10.1002/1529-0131(200111)44:11<2531::AID-ART433>3.0.CO;2-J
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