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Zingiber (Ginger) is a herb native to Guyana and is from the Ginger family. The parts of the plant that are used are the roots and the rhizome.
Health Benefits:
- may improve blood circulation and prevent abnormal blood clotting
- may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- may improve contraction strength and energy of the Heart
- may improve the function of the digestive system
- may alleviate Colic
- may help 'cleanse' the colon
- may help prevent Gastric Ulcers
- may alleviate flatulence
- may temporarily alleviate indigestion
- may alleviate abdominal cramps in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- may protect the stomach from the toxic effects of alcohol
- may prevent vomiting
- may induce perspiration
- may help prevent various types of Cancer, such as Breast, Bladder, Colon, Ovarian and Stomach Cancer
- may stimulate the death of Leukemia cells
- may reduce fevers
- may inhibit inflammation
- possesses antioxidant properties and scavenges Hydroxyl and Superoxide Free Radicals
- may increase the body's Basal Metabolic Rate
- may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels
- may lower serum Cholesterol levels
- may stimulate the body's production of energy
- may help to treat and prevent Insulin Resistance
- may facilitate weight loss in people afflicted with Obesity
- may alleviate cramps
- may alleviate inflammation and pain associated with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- may alleviate Vertigo
- may alleviate toothache
- may alleviate Asthma and symptoms of the Common Cold
- may alleviate nausea associated with Morning Sickness
- stimulates blood circulation to the skin
- may help prevent wrinkles
- may increase male Testosterone levels
- may counteract the toxic effects of exposure to Gamma-Rays
- may help to reduce the Nausea and Vomiting that occur as side effects of Chemotherapy
- may help to protect the Stomach from the toxic effects of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
- may help to protect the Stomach and the Liver from the toxic effects of Alcohol (ethanol)
Ginger is available as a health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Ginger is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: BurnXpress and Metabolift.
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