Our friends at HealthLine dug deep into ginger: a flowering perennial plant that’s a relative of turmeric and cardamom. Here are 11 findings that their studies have yielded about this spicy root.

1. Contains gingerol, which has powerful medicinal properties

2. Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness

3. May help with weight loss

4. Can help with osteoarthritis

5. May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors

6. Can help treat chronic indigestion

7. May significantly reduce menstrual pain

8. May help lower cholesterol levels

9. Contains a substance that may help prevent cancer

10. May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease

11. Can help fight infections

Every one of these facts has a story behind it – a study or studies performed, or scientific research into the uses of ginger. But this conclusion is simple: ginger can be a great addition to your diet. And it’s readily available, either as a food ingredient, as a tea, or as a dietary supplement. Here’s a link to the complete HealthLine publication:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-benefits-of-ginger