Tips for the use of Ginger!!!!....Zema   Author:  42945  Category:(Household) Created:(10/25/2003 5:55:00 PM) This post has been Viewed (618 times) Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain and reduce swelling associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms. Poor appetite?.....Cut fresh ginger into small cubes and boil in honey and water over a low heat until the ginger becomes translucent. Nibbling a few pieces before or with a meal promotes appetite. It's blieved that ginger was first used in Indian cuisine and folk medicine and later introduced by Buddhist monks to China, where it is still used extensively. Ginger relieves indigestion, gas pains, diarrhoea and stomach cramps by increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva. To ward off motion sickness, take some dried ginger a few hours before travelling and repeat every one or two hours during the journey. Ginger's sweet taste has made it a popular herb and itis used today in ginger ale, breads, confectionery and tonics. Candied ginger is a common feature of Japanese cuisine, as it acts as a preventative to seafood poisoning. But it is always best to first check with an appropriately qualified health practitioner before taking ANY herbal preparations...Myself I love ginger and always have some in my home..... Luv and Peace....Zema You can join Unsolved Mysteries and post your own mysteries or interesting stories for the world to read and respond to Click here Scroll all the way down to read replies. Many great holiday recipes Show all stories by   Author:  42945 ( Click here ) Spring is coming