Health Benefits of Ginger 
Ginger's culinary qualities are a delight, but its health benefits are simply stunning. Scientific studies have revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.
*Anti-Vomiting and Anti-Nausea
Ginger reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating. Ginger's anti-vomiting action has been shown to be very useful in reducing the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Unlike anti-vomiting drugs, which can cause severe birth defects, ginger is extremely safe, and only a small dose is required.
*Digestive Problems
Ginger can ease or cure a variety of gut problems, such as ulcerative colitis and acid reflux. It can sooth and relieve upset stomach, flatulence, stomach flu, and other gastrointestinal or digestive issues.
*Cold and Flu
For centuries, it has been used as a natural remedy for colds and flu. Chewing a piece of ginger at the onset of sore throat due to cold or flu infection can prevent the illness from developing full blown. A teaspoon of ginger juice and honey is effective in relieving the persistent cough and sore throat. Ginger tea helps to get rid of congestion of the throat and the nose.
*Antibiotic and Anti-fungal
In the ginger rhizome there are several components which have antibacterial and anti fungal effects. The gingerol and shagelol are identified as more active agents. Ginger's antibiotic effect is exceptional. It has broad antibacterial activity. It is reputed to be effective against E. coli and Salmonella, both of which are food-borne bacteria that can cause significant illness in people. Ginger has been shown to have an antibacterial effect on respiratory and periodontal infections.
Ginger has also been found to have anti-fungal capability, including drug-resistant forms. Ethanolic extract of ginger powder has pronounced inhibitory activities against Candida albicans.
*Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Several compounds in ginger may be related to its health benefits, including shogaol, zingerone, and gingerols, which are similar to chili pepper's capsaicin, noted for its pain relieving ability.
Ginger’s very potent anti-inflammatory gingerols can help people suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It helps reduce their pain levels and swelling and improves their mobility. Ginger heals inflammation within the body.
*Anti-Cancer
It can kill cancer cells. Ginger root has a high level of antioxidants that can induce cancer cell death (apoptosis) and suppress certain proteins. Several studies have demonstrated ginger's ability to defeat several types of cancer cells, including some of the most aggressive and difficult to treat: lung, ovarian, colon, breast, skin carcinoma, prostate, and pancreatic cancers.
*Weight Loss
Ginger is touted as one of the biggest fat burners as it not only promotes general weight loss, but also eliminates the stubborn fat from the body. Ginger root supplements enhances the feeling of satiation after a meal, even in small portions. This limits food intake, resulting to weight loss.
*Aids In Digestion
Ginger aids digestion by improving the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients. It helps break down the proteins in food and prevents ulcers by promoting mucus secretion.
*Menstrual Cramp Relief
Taking ginger at the beginning of the menstrual period can reduce the symptoms of menstrual pain in some women. Ginger tea with brown sugar is often used in the treatment of menstrual cramps in Chinese medicine.
*Toxicity
Ginger helps prevent the toxic effects of a wide array of substances, including the pesticide lindane, a cancer drug, the chemical bromobenzene, and the excitotoxin monosodium glutamate (MSG). The cancer drug doxorubicin damages kidneys, but ginger has been shown to help alleviate the harm. Brombozene is highly toxic, used in chemical reactions, and can rapidly damage the liver and nervous system. Ginger has been shown to alleviate its liver damage. Ginger extract has been shown to protect against MSG nerve damage.
*Migraine Relief
Ginger provides migraine relief as it can inhibit the prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in the blood vessels. Applying diluted ginger paste on the forehead provides relief from migraine.
*Prevents Blood Clots
Ginger is a cardiac tonic, as it decreases cholesterol and helps with circulation. Ginger prevents blood from clotting excessively. Gingerol inhibits the clumping together or clotting components called platelets. This blood thinning effect (similar to that of aspirin) is good news for the body, in that it inhibits the formation of tiny blood clots which can plug arteries and precipitate heart attacks and strokes.
*Anti-Aging
Ginger contains around 40 antioxidant compounds that protect against aging. It improves the appearance of your skin by removing the toxins and stimulating the circulation, resulting in the delivery of more nutrients to the skin. The antioxidants prevent damage from the free radicals, thus preserving the youthful appearance of the skin. It improves the elasticity, making your skin more firm and youthful.