Usually we know the ginger is a natural ingredient berhasiat to warm the body, relieving nausea, or even against wind. But based on recent research shows that ginger also have properties to relieve migraines. A study conducted by the Headache Care Center in Springfield expose, ginger extract to effectively relieve migraine to 63 percent. In about 30 percent of participants, reduced migraines in just 2 hours after sucking the juice of ginger.
The study, led by Dr. Roger Cady involved 60 people who experience frequent migraine. Quoted by Reuters on Sunday (06/19/2011), participants were divided into 2 groups consisting of 45 people who were given ginger during migraine attacks and 15 people who were given placebo.
Although not explained in detail the mechanism of action, the results of this study confirmed that ginger may be an alternative to cope with migraines. During this time, many people chew fresh ginger to relieve headaches and nausea that accompanies migraine.
Some experts believe, the content of certain compounds in a very popular spice in cooking can inhibit prostagraldin which is a pain mediator. Ginger is also believed to be able to cope with inflammation of blood vessels in the brain that is one trigger migraines.
In the research of Dr. Cady, the ginger used is already abstracted in the form of extracts. But to be consumed daily, fresh ginger and dried ginger are already diserbuk also could provide more or less the same efficacy in patients with migraine.
To be made drinks, fresh ginger is usually crushed and brewed or first burned to scent out. Can be taken just after the addition of sugar or other sweeteners, can also be mixed with other drinks ginger tea or ginger milk.
Ginger is also often processed into sweets or biscuits, so the choice is more varied. Various types of cuisine are also many that use ginger to bring a distinctive flavor and warm, perfect for consumption during cold weather.
In some people, ginger can trigger side effects such as chest pain and less is recommended for those who had problems with gall stones. But in general, their side effects is much safer than chemical drugs that can trigger liver and kidney damage.
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