The health benefits of honey and ginger for treating respiratory problems are unmatched by any other mixture. They help to prevent cancer, improve blood circulation, and strengthen immunity. Furthermore, honey is an excellent medium for transmitting the benefits of ginger to the body.
Both ginger and honey have their own individual health benefits and the combination of the two provides additional bonuses.
Both ginger and honey have their own individual health benefits and the combination of the two provides additional bonuses.
Health benefits of Honey & Ginger
A mixture of ginger and honey works wonders for the body. The health benefits include the following:
✓✓Treats Asthma
It is believed that a mixture of ginger and honey, along with black pepper, is capable of treating or reducing the effects of asthma.It is a naturally soothing and anti-inflammatory mix, which releases tension, promotes the flow of oxygen to the lungs, and helps in the relaxation of the blood vessels.
✓✓ Nausea Relief
According to a study led by Max E. Levine, et al..high protein meals with ginger helped relieve delayed nausea associated with cancer.
Patients often suffer from debilitating nausea following these intense procedures, and they turn to alternative solutions to eliminate it.
✓✓Reduces Respiratory Problems
The mixture of ginger and honey is an excellent expectorant and, therefore, provides instant relief to people suffering from cough, cold, sore throat, and a runny nose.
Study shows that ginger helps reduce nausea and vomiting that is associated with pregnancy and “morning sickness”.Combined with the naturally soothing effects of honey, make for a powerful preventative solution against vomiting and nausea caused by various sources.
✓✓Antioxidant Properties
A review article by Tahereh Farkhondeh, et al. [5] studies states that constituents of honey exert antioxidant, anticancer anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties. However, more clinical evidence is required to support the benefit especially pertaining to anticancer effects.
Ginger, on the other hand, is known to have many medicinal benefits because of its antioxidant effect.Ginger has the potential to act as an anticancer agent against pancreatic cells. However, more clinical trials are required to establish the benefit.
The use of ginger is effective against gastrointestinal cancers such as gastric cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic cancer. However more human studies are required for further evidence.
In terms of cancer prevention,It is suggested that combined treatment of ginger and Raw honey may help in enhancing the chemotherapeutic effects of 5-fluorouracil against colorectal cancer. Therefore, a honey ginger tonic can not only help to reduce the symptoms of chemotherapy but also to reduce the risk of cancer.
✓✓Aids in Digestion
It is believed that ginger and honey tonic or syrup is a good digestive aid due to the inherent digestive properties of ginger. Furthermore, both of them have antioxidant properties, thereby, improving the body’s immunity. Therefore, the consumption of one teaspoon of ginger and honey tonic is very useful for people who have a weak digestive system.
✓✓Protects Heart Health
The antioxidant properties of honey and ginger tonic have been shown to moderate prostaglandin behavior in the body. Prostaglandins are lipid compounds that are derived enzymatically from fatty acids, present in ginger.
Lastly, this gives honey ginger tonic the ability to increase the absorption of other nutrients from food. This mixture has been traditionally given to children to ease stomach irritation because it is a very soothing solution.
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