Medicine functions of ginger:

Researchers have found that ginger also inhibit platelet aggregation, which means it prevents the blood from smudging,one of the factors that give rise to heart attacks and strokes.Ginger may also lower blood cholesterol levels.It is nontoxic and safe to take in large doses.Today, ginger is widely used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset and is commonly recommended by professional herbalists to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness,pregnancy,and, sometimes,chemotherapy for cancer.