Benefits of ginger Treating vomiting and nausea resulting from surgeries, and studies have proven that using one gram of ginger one hour before surgery significantly helps reduce nausea by about 38%. Reducing morning sickness in pregnant women, but it should not be taken by pregnant women except under medical supervision. It has not been medically proven that ginger treats morning sickness in non-pregnant individuals or those suffering from seasickness. Reducing menstrual pain, as researchers have shown that consuming 250 grams of ginger four times daily for three days during the menstrual period is equivalent to the effect of medical pain relievers like ibuprofen and mefenamic acid in reducing related pains. Relieving joint pain, as it has been proven that taking 250 mg of ginger four times daily helps reduce knee joint pain after three months of treatment. In another study, ginger was compared with another type called Kholanjan — a type of Zingiberaceae — and it was proven that both reduce joint pain caused by standing or walking pain. Reducing cold and cough symptoms, as ginger works to increase bronchial dilation and lessen the severity of some allergy symptoms. Regulating blood sugar levels, as drinking a cup of ginger drink daily helps regulate and lower blood sugar levels, and also increases the effectiveness of medications used to treat this disease. Treating insomnia, as drinking a cup of warm milk with ground ginger added helps reduce this phenomenon and promotes regular sleep. Benefits of ginger — Maqbool website, click here