Ginger Tea: Did You Know About These Benefits?

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For many people, ginger tea is simply a warm and slightly spicy tea. However, this aromatic beverage appears to have more advantages than merely its taste. What are some of these benefits?

According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, here are a few researched benefits of ginger.

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Ginger tea appears to reduce nausea. Patients suffering from nausea may see a reduction in their symptoms. In fact, ginger tea is often recommended to pregnant women to alleviate morning sickness. Moreover, it seems to also help with nausea in patients who undergo chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.

It also reduces blood pressure. While not a cure or treatment, any food or drink that naturally lowers blood pressure is a good one to add to our pantry. High blood pressure is a growing concern. The World Health Organization says that an estimated 1.4 billion adults aged 30–79 suffered from hypertension in 2024. That equates to 1 in 3 adults worldwide in that age range.

Given these figures, drinking ginger tea daily might be a good idea.

Third, ginger has analgesic effects on osteoarthritis. An analgesic effect means that a substance either diminishes or completely relieves pain. Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints, such as knees, wrists, feet, and hands. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine. Once again, while this is not a treatment, there might be some benefit to consuming ginger tea for alleviating pain and inflammation.

It may aid in digestion. According to Johns Hopkins University, ginger aids in the emptying of the gut by helping food move quickly through the gastrointestinal tract. This, in turn, results in less bloating and stomach discomfort.

Last but not least, ginger tea is a delicious beverage that can be enjoyed daily. It has a distinctive spicy flavour that many people enjoy. There are also flavoured combinations; however, pure ginger tea is usually best.

Now that you know some of the benefits...

Enjoy your next cuppa!

Vocabulary

Alleviate

(verb)

Meaning: To ease suffering or distress.

Example: 'The new medication alleviated his back pain significantly.'

Analgesic

(noun)

Meaning: A medicine or substance that relieves pain.

Example: 'Ibuprofen is a common analgesic.'

Distinctive

(adjective)

Meaning: Something that has a unique quality, different from others.

Example: 'The coffee has a distinctive smoky flavour that sets it apart other coffees.'

Gastrointestinal

(adjective)

Meaning: Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example: 'Eating a lot of spicy food can cause gastrointestinal discomfort.'

Hypertension

(noun)

Meaning: The medical term for high blood pressure.

Example: 'Douglas has had hypertension for over ten years.'