How to Use Ginger to Treat Body Pain
While ginger may be delicious to consume, it's also beneficial to use when dealing with body pain. Doctors believe that ginger's oils and phenol compounds are responsible for its pain-relieving abilities. This homeopathic remedy can be carried out in several ways, most of which involve ingesting warm to hot ginger, to make your aches disappear.
Instructions
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Purchase a pill containing ginger to relieve your pain. You will most likely find ginger in pill form in an arthritis joint and muscle pill, although ginger pills also are sold on their own.
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Relieve gas, indigestion and nausea by eating up to 4g of fresh ginger root a day. Ginger can be purchased from your local supermarket in the produce section.
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Soothe your arthritis pain by rubbing ginger oil directly onto the pained joint. Ginger oil does not normally burn or harm the skin, but if you experience any rash-like symptoms, wash off the ginger oil and consult your doctor immediately.
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Use ginger to help get rid of a sore throat. Steep 2 tbsp. of shredded ginger in hot water and drink. If you do not enjoy drinking ginger ale, add a drop of ginger oil to a bowl of hot water and place your face 2 feet over the bowl.
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Treat your body pain with ginger after having surgery. Take 1g of powdered ginger root with water after you wake up. Do not use this remedy to treat body pain if you have a weak stomach, however, as it sometimes induces vomiting.
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Tips & Warnings
These remedies can also be beneficial children 2 years old and up to treat headaches and cramps, as long as smaller doses are given. Since most recommended doses are based on a 150-pound adult, cut the dosage in half or in quarters before giving it to a child. Your pediatrician can tell you how much to give, based on your child's weight.
Some herbs, while helpful in treating pain and disease, can trigger side effects when mixed with other supplements or prescription medication. Before using ginger or any other natural remedy, consult your doctor to make sure you won't have any drug interactions.
Make sure to note that you use ginger on your emergency card in your wallet.
Do not use ginger if you take aspirin regularly or if you have a bleeding disorder. Ginger has been reported to interfere with blood clotting.
