Ginger boosts the immune system
Ginger boosts the immune system Ginger may help soothe throat pain and improve your recovery time. The reason: Ginger’s compounds may enhance immunity. Most sore throats are caused by viruses. This includes common colds, the flu, and mononucleosis. Cold medications cannot kill viruses. But ginger might. One laboratory study showed ginger stimulated the immune system to kill viruses. These results suggest that ginger has the potential to reduce incidences of sore throat, provide quicker symptom relief, and improve recovery time. Tests in humans are needed to confirm these results SUMMARY: Ginger promotes immune responses to kill viruses. Many sore throats are caused by viral infections that cannot be treated with antibiotics. Ginger may provide sore throat relief and speed up recovery time. US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, 9 th Jan 2013 Study results : Fresh ginger (...