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• Ginger's anti inflammatory properties can be brought to bear on arthritis or sore muscles from a tough workout. Consider the natural alternative to pain-killing drugs, many of which may harm the liver or have other negative effects with long-term use.
  
  
• Ginger is a circulatory health aid - helps reduce cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and prevents abnormal clotting. Studies with mice have shown ginger supplement to be a significant defensive against atherosclerosis. By enhancing ATP energy production in the heart, increases cardiac output.
  
  
• Ginger has been shown to be as effective as Dramamine in combating nausea.
  
  
• Ginger contains beneficial enzymes and also stimulates enzymes in saliva which aids digestion.

In Chinese and other eastern medical regimes, ginger is classified as having warming properties, and so is appropriate for combating the “cold” condition of the body which is at the root of colds, flue, bronchitis and coughing typically experienced in winter.

The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and an oleo-resin called ginger oil.

More ginger references:
http://www.healthlibrary.com/news/19_24_march/21_ginger.htm

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