How to Make Use of Ginger Root for Curative Purposes

Ginger products are made from fresh or dried ginger root. Ginger is commonly used in cooking and as a tea. It also has medicinal properties and has long been used in herbal medical treatments. Ginger root can be used to treat diarrhea, nausea and stomachaches, notes the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Things You'll Need

• Ginger root
• Ginger oil

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Instructions

Ginger's benefits

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  Taking 1 gram of ginger daily may help pregnant women who are suffering from vomiting and nausea, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. The ginger should not be taken for more than four days.

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  Drink hot water mixed with fresh ginger two or three times daily. This may relieve cramps, headaches as well as flu and cold symptoms.

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  Rub ginger oil onto your skin if you are suffering from joint pain. Reducing inflammation in those suffering from arthritis is another possible benefit of ginger root.

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  Inhale ginger oil that has been steaming in hot water. This may also relieve a variety of symptoms, such as headaches and flu symptoms.