Ginger is one of my favorite spices to cook with. I use it in everything from Chicken Soup to Stir Fry. Ginger is an anti inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic. Traditional medicine has used ginger to stimulate digestion, and quell nausea and vomiting. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the root of a lily plant.

In a recent  Danish study, researchers found that up to 74% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis experienced some pain relief  by simply drinking tea made from ginger.  The researchers believe that ginger was able to give relief to those with rhuematoid arthritis because ginger contains compounds that inhibit the production of  prostaglandins and leukotrienes that causes pain and inflammation.

To make ginger tea, take 2 Tablespoons of fresh ground ginger and steep in hot water. I like to add a bit of honey as well. I prefer to make my own tea, but if you are in a hurry and just want something easy to pop in a hot cup of water I found these

Hot compresses using ginger root has also been found effective for pain relief, although I have not tried this method.