Ginger – Traditional Ayurveda Medicine

Ginger has been used as a natural and traditional Ayurveda remedy for nasal and chest congestion for thousands of years.

Please note: ginger has not been evaluated by the FDA.

Chest and nasal congestion are caused by inflammation in the lungs and/or sinuses due to an infection. The most common infections that develop into chest and nasal congestion are the common cold and bronchitis. The common cold typically affects the upper-respiratory system, including the chest, nasal passages and throat. Bronchitis, on the other hand, is the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or airways.

The common cold is not curable, but the symptoms are treatable. Talk with your doctor before using any herbal remedy to treat a medical condition. Ginger should not be used by people with gallstones, gallbladder disease or diabetes. Anyone who has a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or heart problems should not take any herbal supplements that affect the thinning of the blood. Ginger may interact with heart medications, aspirin, warfarin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen.

Whatcha do:

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, grated ginger; steep for 10 minutes and strain. For more anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant benefits add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the water and drink as needed.

I’d love to hear if you try this simple traditional medicine recipe – let me know all about it in the comments!

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