3. Fights Fungus
Whether the problem is an athlete’s foot or yeast infection, fungal infestations that irritate the skin are not easy to deal with. It is hard to get the fungus to go away rapidly since it reproduces through tiny spores.
There are many costly over-the-counter medications for eliminating fungus, but ginger is one of the oldest and cheapest ways of fighting fungal infections of all kinds. In one study, ginger eliminated yeasts that cause infections in the human body, and according to research, out of 30 different types of natural remedies of fungal infections, ginger was found to be the most effective in eliminating the problem.
Ginger root has antimicrobial properties that can prevent the fungus from reproducing and from appearing in the first place. Ginger is especially effective in fighting candida fungus which tends to affect the mouth and cause a condition known as thrush. The root can be taken in powder, capsule, fresh, and in tea form.