Eat Ginger Every Day To Reap These Health Benefits

The Ancients Knew Of Its Healing Properties

The ancients mainly used ginger to preserve meat, but they also knew of its healing properties. According to 2015 research, Iranian traditional medicine used it to improve digestive health and memory.

In this Victorian ad, a man uses ginger tonic to dispel cramps, heartburn, and other stomach issues.
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These medicinal benefits overlapped with spiritual. For instance, the Austronesian peoples used ginger to protect ships against spirits. But many of ginger’s healing associations ended up being true.