Benefits of Ginger/Luya

Luya or Ginger Herbal Medicine

Luya or ginger has been used as herbal medicine in many cultures for hundreds of years, Luya or ginger is claimed to have many medicinal value, from antibacterial, anti- inflamatory to anti nausea and treatment of sore throat.
luynag dilawLuya or ginger is popularly used for sore throat prevention and treatment. Luya is also widely used as herbal medicine to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. Luya is safe to use in pregnancy, and also being used for treatment of nausea associated in cancer chemotherapy. Luya or ginger is also used as support against inflamatory. Luya or ginger is also used as digestive aid for mild stomach upset, to lower cholesterol level, anti viral and anti bacterial properties and for the treatment of cancer.
The Philippine Department of Health has endorsed luya, luyang dilaw or ginger as an alternative herbal medicine for its anti bacterial properties and its efficacy for controlling sore throats, lowering cholesterol levels and nausea.

Medical Uses Of Luya Or Ginger Herbal Medicine

Luya - Vomiting, Motion sickness, nausea,Luya or Ginger's has been known and used widely for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting associated in motion sickness. chemotheraphy, morning sickness and has been known to be safe even for pregnant women and children.
Luya - Anti infectious: Antibacterial, anti fungal, anti parasitic. Luya or Ginger's effects against infection have also been confirmed by laboratory science to kill cold viruses at a concentration of less than one part per million. Ginger contains a chemical called zingibain that kills and dissolves parasites and their eggs.
Luya - Anti inflammatory and antioxidantactivity when included in diet. Luya or ginger may also be applied externally to support inflammation related to arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual cramps, sprains and lumbago.
LUya - Cholesterol control, Heart Disease: Luya or Ginger has shown to inhibit cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest ingestion of Luya or Ginger has beneficial effect to decrease the activity of platelet-activating factor (PAF), PAF causes platelets to aggregate (clotting) and blood vessels to dilate. With decreased PAF, blood clotting is likewise reduced which is a cause of stroke or heart attack
Luya or Ginger - Anti-allergy and anti-inflammation: Studies shown that high platelet activating factor stimulates inflammation in allergy and bronchial constriction associated in asthma. Luya or ginger's ability to decrease PAF would suggest that it may also help as remedy for allergy and asthma.
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Luya or Ginger - Colds, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, asthma and bronchitisNasal congestion, Ginger or Luya tea are widely known for the treatment of colds, cough, sore throat, hoarseness even for asthma and bronchitis. It is also taken as ginger ale.
Luya or Ginger - Rheumatism and arthritis, Ginger or Luya has been used to alleviate inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.

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