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Ginger and Heart Health
Ginger and Heart Health [6]-Gingerol derived from Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) was identified as a novel angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist. Angiotensins are a group of...
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Ginger for Headaches
Migraine remedies have been studied by Mehdi et al with particular emphasis on Ginger. Their studies evaluated the efficacy of ginger in comparison to sumatriptan therapy. In this double-blinded...
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Helping to Breathe: Bronchodilatory effect of ginger
Ginger has anti-hyperactivity and anti-inflammation on airways. Ginger has always had a special value for helping people to clear their airways or stave off the symptoms of colds etc. A study...
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Ginger in the prevention of Atherosclerosis or other lipid-binding diseases
Atherosclerosis — hardening and narrowing of the arteries — is a progressive process that silently and slowly blocks arteries, putting blood flow at risk. Gingerol, a component of Ginger, is under...
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Ginger: Prevention of Hypertension and Cardiovascular diseases
A study by Akinyemi et al investigated the inhibitory effect of aqueous extracts of varieties of ginger on a key enzyme linked to hypertension (angiotensin I-converting enzyme [ACE]), and various other...
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The Wise Herb Company’s Ayurvedic Notes on Ginger
As well as its culinary uses Ginger is widely administered in Ayurveda and The Wise Herb Company doctors use this herbal ingredient in a variety of healthy ways in the herbal green tea infusions:...
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Liver Protection: Antioxidant, and Ameliorative Effects of Ginger
We have seen in traditional medicines like Ayurveda how Ginger can help various health conditions (see: Health Notes on Ginger). The scientific press is also catching up with the ancient traditions...
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Ginger and Cardioprotective Properties
Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) seems to have a role in atherosclerotic plaque formation. Ginger has been shown to have antioxidants and cardioprotective properties (see also Ginger &...
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Rheumatoid arthritis & Ginger
As ageing populations grow, diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis are becoming more prevelant. With advancing years this disease can lead to massive bone destruction with inflammation and pain. The...
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Ginger and Fat utilisation
Studies by Miyamoto et al indicate that ingestion of ginger facilitates fat utilization especially when taken in the morning. We have seen several studies which have implicated herbs and spices in fat...
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