1. Relieve Nausea
One of the best-known benefits of ginger tea is its ability to combat
nausea. Drinking a cup of ginger tea before traveling can help prevent
the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. If you did not
drink ginger tea before you became nauseous, drink a cup of ginger tea
at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom.
2. Improve Stomach Performance
Ginger tea is very useful in improving digestion and increasing
absorption of food. This benefit can also prevent belching and bloating
after eating too much. In some people, ginger tea seems to have a
positive impact on appetite.
3. Reduce Inflammation
The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger tea are well known and
make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems. In addition
to drinking ginger tea, it may also be useful to use as a topical soak
on inflamed joints and other body parts.
4. Fight Respiratory Problems
Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common
cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated
with environmental allergies.
5. Improve blood circulation
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger tea can help restore
and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of
cardiovascular problems. Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the
arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
6. Relieve Menstrual Discomfort
Drinking ginger tea is not the only way you can benefit from this
mixture. If you have cramping during your menstrual cycle, try soaking a
towel in warm ginger tea and apply the towel to your lower abdomen. The
effects of the ginger may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles.
At the same time, drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.
7. Strengthen Immunity
Ginger tea may help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels
of antioxidants in ginger. Many people drink ginger tea to help prevent
cancer.
8. Relieve Stress
Ginger tea has calming properties that may help lower your stress and
tension. This is thought to be due to a combination of the strong aroma
and healing properties.
9. Increases Fertility
Some people believe that ginger tea is an aphrodisiac that works to
boost a man’s fertility. Some studies show that regular intake of ginger
may increase a man’s sperm count and help with erectile dysfunction.
10. Other benefits
Fights infection and bad breath.
May slow down the growth of cancer cells.
May help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.
Helps to detoxify the liver.
Contains powerful antioxidants that may reduce free radicals in the body.
Precautions
There are several groups of people who should be aware of specific precautions when using ginger tea. These include:
Those with blood disorders. Ginger tea may inhibit blood coagulation.
If you have hemophilia or if you are taking blood thinners, be sure to
consult your healthcare provider BEFORE drinking ginger tea.
Those with hypertension. If you have hypertension and are taking
medications for that disorder, consult your physician before using
ginger since it can lower blood pressure to unsafe levels.
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. The use of ginger tea in pregnant
or lactating women is controversial. Some physicians recommend ginger
tea for morning sickness but others are concerned about possible
toxicity to unborn and children being breast-fed.
Those who have gallstones. Ginger tea tends to increase the
production of bile in the body. Since bile can cause increased pain in
someone suffering from gallstones, avoid using ginger if you know you
have gallbladder disease.
Recommended daily intake
First, be aware that you CAN get too much of a good thing! The Food
and Drug Administration recommends no more than 2 grams of ginger for
every kilogram of body weight each day. For a 155-pound (70 kg) person,
this would amount to a limit of 140 grams of ginger each day.
This is almost 1/3 pound of ginger-an unlikely amount to use every
day. However, even at lesser amounts side effects may show up.
