Ginger is commonly touted as a botanical remedy for nausea. Ginger chews and ginger tea are great for upset stomachs and motion sickness. I’m a sailor and we always have ginger chews and ginger essential oil on the boat to help with motion sickness.

But there are actually a ton of other health perks to consuming ginger!

Ginger can…

✔️ Help you look younger.

It contains specific antioxidants that positively impact your body’s collagen production, increasing the elasticity and firmness of your skin.

✔️ Speed up your digestion process and help with bloating.

Ginger stimulates the production of saliva, bile, and digestive enzymes which help to move food from your stomach to your small intestine more quickly. It also helps to break down gas in your digestive system.

✔️ Decrease pain and inflammation.

Gingerol, the primary bioactive compound found in ginger, has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Gingerol also acts as an inhibitor to your pain receptors.

✔️ Boost your immune system.

Ginger has strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can boost your immune system by fighting germs, viruses, and fungus.

✔️ Increase heart health.

Consuming ginger has been proven to lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides. It also has natural blood thinning properties. (Note: if you are on blood thinners, talk to your doctor before eating or drinking ginger.)

You can chop or grate fresh ginger and add to your salad dressing, sauces, or cook with your poultry and seafood.

Botanical remedies for health are becoming increasingly popular. What is your favorite food or herb that has health benefits?