Ginger tea is a spicy and flavorful drink that packs a punch of healthy, disease-fighting antioxidants.
It also helps fight inflammation and stimulates the immune system, but it’s most well known for being an effective remedy for nausea.
Studies consistently find that ginger is effective at relieving nausea, especially in early pregnancy, although it may also relieve nausea caused by cancer treatments and motion sickness.
Evidence also suggests that ginger may help prevent stomach ulcers and relieve indigestion or constipation.
Ginger may also help relieve dysmenorrhea, or period pain. A number of studies have found that ginger capsules reduced pain associated with menstruation.
In fact, two studies found ginger to be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen at relieving period pain.
Finally, some studies suggest that ginger may offer health benefits for people with diabetes, though the evidence has not been consistent. These studies have found that ginger supplements helped with blood sugar control and blood lipid levels.
Summary: Ginger tea is best known as a remedy for nausea, and studies have repeatedly found it
to be effective for this use. However, several studies have also found that
ginger can help relieve period pain, and it may offer benefits for people with
diabetes.