Ginger has a long-standing reputation as a healer. It’s a time-tested home remedy for everything from an upset stomach to cold and flu symptoms.

However, its equally impressive beauty benefits have been flying under the radar. Ginger


  • Twice a day, chew a small piece of peeled fresh ginger root.

  • Or you can also take ginger in the form of tea, lozenges, bread, candies, tincture, ale, snaps, cookies, ginger cakes, etc.

  • Or Add ginger in curries, juices, soups and salads.
2. Ginger Juice

Peel and mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root.



  • In a blender, mix minced ginger with little water until smooth.

  • Strain through sieve or cheesecloth and collect juice in container.

  • Apply ginger juice to affected skin and leave on few minutes.

  • Rinse with cool water and pat dry.

  • Repeat daily.

  • Note: You can add raw honey to juice
3. Ginger-Honey Tea

  • Boil 2 cups water and stir in 1 teaspoon peeled and minced ginger root.

  • Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes.

  • Stir in 1 teaspoon raw honey and drink.

  • Repeat 2 times a day.

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