Ginger is one of the most popular herbal remedies, with numerous applications in treating ailments and promoting health. One of its uses is as a treatment for arthritis. Medical studies have shown that ginger supplements taken by individuals with arthritis can relieve pain in joints, according to a November 2001 BBC news story. Ginger contains many important nutrients, including potassium, magnesium and vitamin B6, which can benefit your health, and researchers at the University of Miami have said its effect on arthritis has been shown to rival the effects of pharmaceutical medications.
Step 1
Use ginger spice as an ingredient when cooking and preparing foods. WHFoods.com recommends adding flavor to orange juice and puréed sweet potatoes by sprinkling ginger spice into the drinks. WHFoods.com does not specify an upper limit of how much ginger spice is safe to use when cooking.
Step 2
Consume ginger daily to make it easier to absorb into your system and digest efficiently. EverydayHealth.com recommends taking ginger as a pill, crystallized candy, spice or root twice a daily, up to a maximum of four grams per day.
Step 3
Drink one glass--8 oz.--of water with your ginger supplement to facilitate digestion. You do not need to do this if you take the ginger as a tea.
Step 4
Grate fresh ginger root and add it to stuffing for baked apples, or mince up ginger and add it as an ingredient in sautéed vegetables. WHFoods.com does not provide an upper limit of how much ginger can be used in this application, since it is being incorporated as a vegetable ingredient and not a medical supplement.
Things You'll Need
- Ginger root supplement
- Powdered ginger
- Fresh ginger
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