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HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER

Ginger has long been regarded as an essential remedy in the East, but recently Western medicine has been embracing the health benefits of ginger too.

While there is not yet published research on Reed’s products, some traditional herbal health values associated with fresh or brewed ginger include headache relief, improved digestion, cardiovascular protection, relief of stomach upset, greater energy, menstrual relief, morning sickness, greater sperm motility, ulcer and arthritis aid, cancer protection, and more.

Pamela Miller, D. Ac., D.Hom., our local expert in Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture, recommends Reed’s to many of her patients who have morning sickness or complain of headache with nauseousness. She also suggests it to parents and other patients who are looking for an alternative to commercial sodas.

For Those Who Like To Read While They Drink

Recommended Reading: “Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug” by Paul Schulick (1994), Herbal Free Press Ltd., Brattleboro, VT, Tel. 1-800-444-2524.

According to the book jacket: “Inspired by Ginger’s 5,000-year history, Paul Schulick began a revealing investigation that ultimately linked the claims of the ancient herbals to the remarkable and extensive findings of international medical research.”

With hundreds of scientific references, one chapter begins with the following quote from “Yoga of Herbs” by David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad: “Ginger is perhaps the best and most sattvic [life-supporting] of the spices. It was called vishwabhesaj, the universal medicine.” -Dr. Vasant Lad, leading expert in Ayurveda.