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KLO Instant Ginger Tea

Contents:
Spray-dried Ginger powder, sugar
€ 3.50
with sugar
KLO Instant Ginger Tea
w/sugar
 with aspartame
KLO Instant Ginger Tea
 w/aspartame

Category: Herbal Drink
Label: Relief for fever and symptoms of common cold
Off label Claims: carminative, helps expel gas from stomach and intestines, anti-emetic, prevents motion sickness and dizziness

 

What are the components of ginger tea and when is it useful ?
 One group of active constituents of ginger is the essential oils, with borneol and related compounds plus sesquiterpenes (small aromatic compounds). One of the main sesquiterpenes in ginger is bisabolene. Bisabolene is similar to the key ingredient of chamomile (bisabolol), which, in turn, has similarity to chrysandiol in chrysanthemum. These compounds appear to promote digestion, alleviate nausea, reduce inflammation, and prevent mucus accumulation.

A unique component of ginger is its oleoresins -these have been identified as phenylalkylketones, including the group of gingerols, shogaols and zingerone. These compounds are thought to confer several of the health benefits of this root, such as reducing gastro-intestinal inflammation. In addition, they may bind up irritating and toxic substances in the gastro-intestinal tract and render them relatively harmless. These actions account for the popularity of ginger in treating digestive system disturbances. Like green tea, this root is also used for alleviating phlegm retention and promoting circulation. Following is a brief review of ginger's health benefits and uses as understood today:

·     Nausea - it is often used to ease nausea during traveling or early pregnancy as well as that due to other causes. The anti-nausea and anti-vomiting qualities of ginger appear to surpass that of drug therapies (e.g., Dramamine) used for the same purpose.

·     Digestion - it has the ability to calm the stomach, promote the flow of bile, and improve the appetite.

·     Abdominal Cramps caused by flatulence - it can relieve this symptom, often quicker than any other herbal medicine.

·     Circulation - it helps to support a healthy cardiovascular system by making platelets less sticky and therefore reducing the likelihood of aggregation (a major factor in atherosclerosis). Much recent work has focused on the use of ginger in circulatory disorders such as Raynaud's disease, which is characterized by very cold fingers and toes. Ginger appears to promote blood flow to these areas, which eases the problem.

·     Rheumatoid arthritis - it has traditionally been used to help inflammatory joint diseases such as arthritis. It is also valued for its analgesic action, which may help arthritic conditions.

·     Cholesterol - studies have suggested that ginger may be useful in keeping cholesterol levels under control

·     Respiratory infections - it is well known for its warming expectorant action on the upper respiratory tract, and this is why Chinese herbalists have traditionally used ginger to treat colds and influenza.