Garlic is a plant in the onion family, grown for its cooking properties and health effects. It is high in a sulfur compound called Allicin, which is believed to bring most of the health benefits. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive and rakkyo.
With a history of human use of over 7,000 years, garlic is native to central Asia, and has long been a staple in the Mediterranean region, as well as a frequent seasoning in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was known to Ancient Egyptians, and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Allium sativum is the botanical name.
1. Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice, and is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.
2. Ginger also relieves nausea and vomiting after surgery, and in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
3. Most effective when it comes to pregnancy-related nausea, such as morning sickness.
4. Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and reduces exercise-induced muscle soreness.
5. Osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by aging joints, injury, and obesity. Studies showed ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis.
6.Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.
7. Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.
8. Ginger is very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.
9. High levels of LDL lipoproteins (the ?bad? cholesterol) are linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Ginger can lead to significant reductions in LDL cholesterol.
10. Ginger contains a substance called 6-gingerol, which have protective effects against cancer.
11. Studies suggest that ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain. It can also improve brain function in elderly women.
12. Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections.
13. Stir up some ginger tea to get rid of throat and nose congestion.
14. Ginger Reduces dizziness.
15. Helps prevent heart attacks
16. Reduces damage and memory loss associated with small stroke .
17. Helps with Weight Loss
18. The excess acid that leads to the condition of heartburn can be undone by the properties of ginger.
19. It’s a great way to flush out your mouth and neutralize a bad taste in your mouth .
20. Ginger helps to increase the flow of blood around the body and to the genitals thereby preventing weak erections or erectile dysfunction.