I drank it like tea when I was sick. I even used it for a stomach ache.
But have you ever considered using ginger on your skin?
This spicy root, Zingiber officinale, has been used for centuries in traditional Ayurvedic, Chinese and African medicine not only as a food, but also as an anti-inflammatory agent, improving circulation as well as skin health.
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Modern science is now studying what ancient healers have long believed: 
ginger contains powerful compounds that can contribute to healthier skin, gently, naturally and with minimal
