6. Anti-Cold
I’ve already mentioned a few ways in which ginger can help you to combat the effects of a cold. For one, it is good for killing bacteria in the sinuses. At the same time, it is soothing and relaxing when consumed as a warm tea. Then there’s the fact that it is anti-inflammatory and can help to open up the airways when breathing is difficult. It also contains vitamin C, which may help to protect against colds in the first place.
But did you know that ginger will also directly combat the very types of viruses that cause colds? These are called rhinoviruses and the active ingredient that makes ginger so effective at this is the ‘sesquiterpene’. You likely never heard of it, but just know that it directly targets colds and flu – making it even more effective in this battle than other antibacterial herbs and spices like garlic.