- Relieves nausea, improves circulation, a potent anti-inflammatory.
- For tension headache or migraine, reduces pain-causing prostaglandins.
- May abort a migraine if taken at the onset. Can be used liberally in cooking or the fresh root can be juiced daily to prevent headaches.
Ginger (either eaten fresh daily or in powdered form) is excellent for migraines! The Journal of Ethnoparmacology (vol. 29) reported the results of a research study from the Odense University of Denmark. A woman who had suffered migraines for more than 16 years was given 500-600 mg of powdered ginger mixed with water at the onset of a migraine. Each time her pain would disappear within 30 minutes.
Ginseng has anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory qualities and is quite safe for children as well. If daily comsumption of ginger doesn't appeal to you, you can find capsules in a health food store. For migraine, start out with 2 capsules per day.
