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Why is ginger good for arthritis?
Is ginger a good remedy for arthritis?
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the best anti-inflammatory and analgesic vegetables. The ingestion of this food reduces inflammation and relieves the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. (See: ginger for pain)
Are gingerols responsible for the antiarthritic activity?
It is said that gingerols are responsible for ginger being good for arthritis. It is a very simple explanation, given that gingerols have anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity but not specifically anti-arthritic activity.
Therefore, gingerols contribute to improving the conditions of the person with arthritis by reducing inflammation and reducing pain, but they are not components that prevent arthritis attacks. (More information on gingerols).
In addition to gingerols, ginger contains about 40 components with anti-inflammatory properties, such as cineol, limonene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, etc. that contribute together with gingerols to reduce inflammation.
What components are the ones that provide antiarthritic properties?
The anti-arthritic properties of ginger are mainly due to 11 other components, which are the following:
- Vitamin C
- Beta carotene
- Selenium
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Copper
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Linoleic acid
- Pantothenic acid
- Curcumin
How is ginger used to treat arthritis?
Ginger can be used in two ways:
- Through internal treatment, that is, with the ingestion of herbal teas or as a spice in food. The way to do it is, for example:
* Ginger recipe for arthritis: Take a couple of teaspoons of powdered ginger divided into two daily doses, about 10g up to date. It can be sprinkled on wafers, on toast mixed with honey, dissolved with food, with a little lemon juice, etc.
- Through external treatment, that is, through remedies applied to the area of pain. To do this, you can follow the following remedy:
* Ginger compresses for arthritis pain: Make an infusion of a handful of ginger root in a liter of water, wet a compress and apply it very hot for about 15 or 20 minutes on the joints (Repeat the treatment every 6 hours ).
*Related information: Ginger remedies / Thyme and ginger infusion properties
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