No matter how much you enjoy it, ginger remains a popular kitchen staple—and for good reason. New recipes and uses are constantly emerging, making it easier than ever to reap its amazing health benefits.
If the thought of constantly cooking with ginger or steeping it in tea seems like too much, there’s an easier solution: homemade healing ginger syrup that will keep in the fridge for weeks and be ready to use whenever you need it.
The Powerful Healing Power of Ginger
Ginger has long been prized for its ability to ease digestive issues. It’s traditionally used to relieve nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, bloating, colic, and general stomach discomfort. But its benefits extend far beyond the gut. Modern research shows that ginger may also improve heart health by reducing plaque buildup in the aorta, as well as triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol levels.
It even appears to suppress the body’s own production of cholesterol.
continued on next page For diabetics, ginger may improve blood sugar control by improving glucose tolerance and increasing insulin production.
Some studies suggest that ginger contains compounds that may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Ginger also has pain-relieving properties. According to a study published in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism, both Zingiber officinale and Alpinia galanga varieties helped reduce chronic knee and joint pain in patients with osteoarthritis.
Easy-to-Make Homemade Ginger Syrup for Everyday Well-Being
