Ginger Tea

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<p ><b>Ginger tea</b> is a beverage in many countries, made from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger" title="Ginger" >ginger</a> root. In China, the tea is made by boiling peeled and sliced ginger to which brown sugar is often added. Sliced orange or lemon fruit may also be added to give a flavour. In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_cuisine" title="Korean cuisine" >Korean cuisine</a>, ginger tea is called <i>saenggang cha</i> (생강차). It can be made either by boiling the ginger or by mixing hot water and preserved sweetened ginger. For the latter, sliced ginger root is stored with honey for a few weeks like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jam" title="Jam" class="mw-redirect" >jam</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-Doosan_0-0" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-Doosan-0" >[1]</a></sup> In<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cuisine" title="Japanese cuisine" >Japanese cuisine</a> it is called <i>shōgayu</i> (生姜湯).<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-1" >[2]</a></sup> In <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_cuisine" title="Philippine cuisine" >Philippine cuisine</a> it is called <i>salabat</i> and served in the relatively cold month of December.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-2" >[3]</a></sup> From its main ingredient ginger tea derives a flavor that is spicy and stimulating.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-3" >[4]</a></sup></p>

<h2 >[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ginger_tea&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Nutrition" >edit</a>]Nutrition</h2>

<p >Ginger tea is usually used to prevent colds, aid digestion and motion sickness,<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-4" >[5]</a></sup> and also as a home remedy for nausea and sore throats.<sup class="Template-Fact" >[<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed" >citation needed</a></i>]</sup> It also has a remedial effect on diarrhea and stomach ache due to low body temperature.<sup class="Template-Fact" >[<i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed" >citation needed</a></i>]</sup> It is purported to aid blood circulation.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-5" >[6]</a></sup> Scientific studies investigating these effects have been inconclusive.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-6" >[7]</a></sup>

Scientific studies have shown ginger provides short-term relief of pregnancy related nausea and vomiting. Studies are inconclusive as to its use for other forms of nausea or in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint and muscle pain. Side effects, most associated with powdered ginger, are gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference" ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_note-7" >[8]</a></sup></p>

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<li ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_ale" title="Ginger ale" >Ginger ale</a></li>

<li ><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_beer" title="Ginger beer" >Ginger beer</a></li>

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<h2 >[<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ginger_tea&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: References" >edit</a>]References</h2>

<li id="cite_note-Doosan-0" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-Doosan_0-0" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.encyber.com/search_w/ctdetail.php?masterno=772621&contentno=772621" >"생강차 ginger tea 生薑茶"</a> (in Korean). <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doosan_Encyclopedia" title="Doosan Encyclopedia" >Doosan Encyclopedia</a>. Retrieved 2009-10-23.</li>

<li id="cite_note-1" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-1" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://japanesefood.about.com/cs/styles/a/coldremedy.htm" >Japanese Cold Remedies</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-2" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-2" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://tagaloglang.com/Filipino-Food/Drinks/salabat-recipe.html" >Filipino Ginger Tea</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-3" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-3" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/ginger-tea.html" >Plain Ginger Tea</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-4" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-4" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.herbalcoolingtea.com/ginger/" >FB Liangcha - The Herbal Cooling Teas</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-5" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-5" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/bukyoku/seikan/kokuko/e-ibaraki-report/0512colds.html" >Traditional Japanese Cold Remedies</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-6" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-6" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ginger/" >Ginger NCCAM Herbs at a Glance</a></li>

<li id="cite_note-7" ><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger_tea#cite_ref-7" >^{</a></b> }<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ginger/" >Ginger NCCAM Herbs at a Glance</a></li>

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