Ginger and the Immune System
- Strong antioxidant
- Antimicrobial (kills bacteria - including salmonella) - internally and topically as an antiseptic
- two natural antibiotics are found in ginger
- contains anti-inflammatory agents
- helps eliminate congestion
- contains zingibain that dissolves parasites and their eggs
- ginger root tea eases some throat pain
- kills cold viruses
- inhibits production of cytokines which cause pain and swelling
- combats chills and fever
- ginger inhibits 5-LO enzymes, the only food for prostate cancer cells , prostate cancer cells die in one to two hours without this enzyme
- gingerol (an extract of ginger) inhibits pancreatic cell growth
- beneficial to prevent constipation-related cancer
- an effective ani-tumor agent in leukemia cells
- an extract of ginger causes lung cancer cell death
- gingerols inhibited the growth of Helicobacter pylori associated with dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease and the development ofgastric and colon cancer
- ginger extract raises significantly the thymus index, spleen index, percentage of phagocytosis, and thus improves the immunologic function relating to tumors
- gingerol inhibits cell adhesion, invasion, motility and activities ofbreast cancer cell lines
- gingerol induces viability reduction (killed) gastric cancer cells
- a ginger extract causes apoptosis (cell death) of breast carcinoma cells
- ginger inhibits cell growth and modulates angiogenic factor inovarian cancer cells
- 6-shogaol (component of ginger) induces cell death in colorectal carcinoma cells
- compounds of ginger inhibits proliferation (stops growth) ofovarian cancer cells
- a component of ginger suppresses metastasis (stops the spread) in any type of cancer cell including leukemic, skin, kidney, lung, and pancreatic cancer cells - one of the most exciting and powerful health benefits of ginger!
- stimulates circulation
- may help prevent heart attacks
- has natural blood thinning properties
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- cleanses and stimulates blood
- prevents internal blood clots
- may prevent TIA’s (mini strokes)
- therapeutic properties for hypertension
- cleanses colon
- reduces colon spasms and cramps
- helps clear gas
- relieves indigestion
- excellent for nausea, vomiting and motion sickness
- stimulates production of digestive juices
- helps bowel disorders
- lungs: helps with respiratory problems, eases asthma symptoms
- helps eliminate hot flashes
- relieves headaches
- promotes menstrual regularity
- helps with morning sickness
- helps reduce inflammation of arthritis
- supports kidney health
- high in potassium
- manganese which builds resistance to disease, protects lining of heart, blood vessels and urinary passages
- silicon which promotes healthy skin, hair, teeth and nails
- helps assimilate calcium
- also contains Vit. A, C, E, B-complex, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, zinc, calcium, beta-carotene
- Suggested use is 1/3 tsp. ground ginger or 1 tsp. fresh ginger root in food or drink up to three times daily
- Motion Sickness - drink tea or juice mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger one-half hour before traveling
- Add in juicer to fresh raw fruit or vegetable juice
- Add to smoothies
- Add fresh to stir fry dishes, marinades, fruit salad dressings
- Add ground ginger to breads, cookies, spice cakes, pumpkin pie.
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