Ginger, an ally in relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis
For centuries ginger has been used in Asia as a natural anti-inflammatory to treat rheumatic pain associated with osteoarthritis and arthritis.
Recent studies have shown that ginger acts as a natural pain reliever since it calms the pain that affects the joints in cases of osteoarthritis. Powerful antioxidant, it has energizing virtues for the body. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect which derives from the leukotrienes (lipids) and prostaglandins (unsaturated fatty acids) it contains. Its compounds, shoagols, gingerols and paradols, work together to counter joint pain…