6 Health benefits of drinking ginger tea;

Ginger tea to begin with, is made by boiling dried or fresh ginger in hot water for a few minutes, allowing the oils of the ginger to infuse into the water before drinking.

Ginger tea has a warming, slightly spicy taste. You can make your own by grating or slicing fresh ginger into a mug, or buy it as dried, loose pieces or in tea bags. This particular tea has so many health advantages.

1. Ginger tea relieves nausea: 

Some people get nauseated easily and even while traveling. So, to fight nausea, drinking a cup of ginger tea will help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. You can also drink a cup of ginger tea at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom.

2. Ginger tea improves stomach performance: 

If after eating you feel bloated, drinking ginger tea will be of great help because, it will help improve digestion and increase the absorption of food.

3.  Anti inflammatory:   

If you have inflamed joint’s, you can soak it in ginger tea. This is because, ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems.

4.  Fights respiratory problems:                           

Ginger tea helps relieve congestion associated with the common cold. When suffering from what we commonly call catarrh and cough, it is advisable to drink ginger tea. this is because it will help relieve you from the discomfort that comes with a cold.

5.  Improves blood circulation:                                                                   

Ginger contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and amino acids which help to restore and improve blood circulation that will in turn help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems. Drinking ginger tea will therefore prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.

6. Relieve menstrual discomfort:

Menstrual cramps is a common thing with women when on their monthly flow. Soak a towel in warm ginger tea and apply it to your lower abdomen. It may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles. At the same time also drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.

Equally, ginger tea helps to

  • Relieve stress
  • Boosts immunity

Some side effects of consuming excess ginger tea;

  • Excess ginger tea can cause heartburn,
  • Excess ginger tea can cause diarrhea,
  • Excess ginger tea can cause burping,
  • and general excess ginger tea can cause stomach discomfort.