KHASIAT HALIA (GINGER)

Al-Quran menyebut halia sebagai 'zanjabil' dan dikishkan kelak para penghuni surga akan diberikan minuman yang campurannya adalah halia dari mata air 'salsabil'.  Abu Nu'aim meriwayatkan dari hadits Abu Said Al Khudri ra bahwa ia menceritakan : "Raja Romawi pernah menghadiahkan kepada Rasulullah saw satu karung halia.  Beliau memberikan kepada setiap orang satu potong untuk dimakan, dan aku juga mendapatkan satu potong untuk kumakan." Hal ini dilakukan Nabi kerana beliau mengetahui khasiat halia dan ingin semua sahabatnya merasakan manfaat dari tanaman ini.

Dari Wikipedia Ensaiklopedia: "The medical form of ginger historically was called Jamaica ginger; it was classified as a stimulant and carminative, and used frequently for dyspepsia and colic. It was also frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines. Ginger is on the FDA's "generally recognized as safe" list. Ginger may also decrease pain from arthritis, though studies have been inconsistent, and may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease."

Antara khasiatnya adalah:

1. Membantu untuk menghadamkan makanan
2. Melembutkan perut dengan kelembutan yang sederhana
3. Mengawal hati supaya tidak sejuk dan basah
4. Membantu untuk menguatkan tenaga jimak dan menambahkan air mani
5. Membuang angin yang terdapat dalam usus-usus kecil dan besar
6. Mengurangkan kahak lendir yang melekat di bahagian halkum
7. Menghilangkan bau busuk mulut
8. Boleh digunakan untuk merawat demam, demam malaria, resdung, sengal-sengal sendi, tenaga batin, dll.

Extracted from: http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-ginger.html: "Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention
A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness
A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.
Motion Sickness Remedy
Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Reduces Pain and Inflammation
One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.
Heartburn Relief
Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment
Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.
Migraine Relief
Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
Menstrual Cramp Relief
In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.
Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy
A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage)."