How it's beneficial for beauty: "In Thailand, ginger is used in foods and drinks, mainly to aid the digestion," Arveux said. "It is said that in the olden times, mothers would rub crashed ginger on their children's stomachs to facilitate the digestion. Ginger can be used in spas as essential oil to boost circulation and lymph drainage as well as muscle soreness. Ginger is known as a stimulant and has a heating effect on the body."
DIY recipe: Fresh ginger paste. "You can make ginger paste by yourself to help to ease your muscle stiffness," she advised. Remove the skin of the ginger and cut it into small cubes, then blend it with water. Remove the water with a strainer, warm it a little, and apply it on your shoulders, spine, and other areas where you might be sore. "Leave it for 20 minutes, and you will feel the heat of your body coming up and tensions will be released," she said. "It's also good for fatigue and stress."
