Ginger is used for a feeling of nausea or to settle your stomach if you have morning sickness, motion sickness, or other intestinal problems. Ginger is an important aid for easing nausea and discomfort common in patients who are going through chemotherapy. Because of its warming and blood-moving effects, ginger is helpful for poor circulation. The herb increases sweating and can help ease and shorten unpleasant symptoms such as coughs and mucus congestion, which commonly occur during colds and flu. Drinking ginger tea is recommended to help prevent colds in the first place. Cool ginger tea is effective for easing the pain of minor burns and rashes. A compress of hot ginger tea is beneficial for strains, sprains, sore backs, and other injuries.

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