The Health Benefits of Ginger …And Why Some People Put It Under Their Pillow
Ginger has been valued for thousands of years not only as a flavorful spice, but also as a powerful natural remedy. According to Lao Dong newspaper, pharmacist Le Hang from the Vietnam Institute for Research and Development of Traditional Medicine explains that ginger is native to Asia and has been used for more than 4,400 years in both cooking and healing traditions.
Across cultures, ginger has earned a reputation as a versatile medicinal plant. In China, it has long been used as an antidote, sedative, anti-inflammatory agent, appetite stimulant, and digestive aid. In Nepal, ginger is commonly used to relieve flu symptoms, colds, indigestion, and arthritis.
Modern medical research supports many of these traditional uses. Numerous experimental and clinical studies show that ginger is particularly effective in relieving indigestion and nausea, including morning sickness during pregnancy, motion sickness, and nausea caused by chemotherapy.
Ginger is also rich in powerful antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules linked to aging, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Research suggests ginger may help reduce inflammation, strengthen immunity, regulate blood pressure, and even inhibit tumor growth.
What Happens When You Put Ginger Under Your Pillow?
