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December 26, 2013

In Asia, ginger has been used to promote health for 2,000 years. Dried ginger is useful against gastro-intestinal complaints, because its warming effect increases micro-circulation in the intestine. Fresh ginger is recommended as a home remedy at the onset of a cold.

Ginger is also good against sea sickness and air sickness; dependable scientific studies show that it is as good or better than other medicines when it comes to fighting nausea.

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