Ginger contains gingerol which destroys parasites including the roundworm, the blood fluke, the anisakid worm, and the Salmonella bacteria.

Ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.  It is very effective in preventing the symptoms of motion sickness, particularly seasickness. Not coincidentally, ginger has been shown to be far superior to Dramamine as it reduces all symptoms associated with motion sickness including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweating.

Ginger contains incredibly potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols which may be why so many people with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis experience reductions in their pain levels and improvements in their mobility when they consume ginger regularly.

Gingerol is the main active component in ginger and is responsible for its distinctive flavor. Gingerols may inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells and kill ovarian cancer cells by inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) and autophagocytosis (self-digestion).

Ginger can be warming on a cold day and also help promote healthy sweating, which is often helpful during colds and flu’s. Sweat may do a lot more than simply assist with detoxification. Research indicates that sweat contains a potent germ-fighting compound that may help fight off infections. The gene responsible for this compound and the protein it produces has been named dermicidin. Dermicidin is manufactured in the body's sweat glands, secreted into the sweat, and transported to the skin's surface where it provides protection against invading microorganisms, including bacteria such as E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus (a common cause of skin infections), and fungi, including Candida albicans.

Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever, and excessive sweating.  It improves the absorption and stimulation of essential nutrients in the body  by stimulating gastric and pancreatic enzyme secretion.

Ginger aids in expanding your lungs and loosening up phlegm due to its ability to break down and remove mucus. This way you can quickly recover from difficulty in breathing.

Ginger helps strengthen and improve the immune system. Consuming a bit of ginger a day can help avoid the potential risk of a stroke by inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries while decreasing bacterial infections in the stomach, helping battle bad coughs and throat irritation.