You might already know that ginger is useful for suppressing nausea and helping soothe menstrual pain…then the question arises, is ginger good for fertility? Let’s find out in this article:

Ginger – The Invigorating Herb 

Ginger is an herb I cannot live without in my daily life. It not only gives an energizing and uplifting effect when consumed, it also has several benefits including natural pain relief, soothing inflammation, boosting digestion and curbing nausea.

This invigorating herb has also shown promising results when it comes to enhancing fertility. 

Is Ginger Good for Fertility?

Yes, ginger has been shown to be useful for promoting both male and female fertility. This study mentions that ginger was effective in decreasing SDF (sperm DNA fragmentation) in infertile men.

According to this study which researched the effects of ginger powder on ovarian folliculogenesis and implantation in rats, ginger may very well improve female fertility.

What Makes Ginger Work…

Now we have answered the question ‘Is ginger good for fertility?’, let’s see how exactly this warming herb helps! 

Ginger contains certain properties, as listed below, that enhance fertility naturally:

• Antioxidant – Studies show that ginger is contains incredible antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress and damage. Oxidative stress can affect egg cells leading to ovulatory infertility. The antioxidant effects of ginger can combat this and help promote fertility. 

• Anti-inflammatory – Ginger is well-known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties because of its main active ingredient, gingerol. Infertility related reproductive conditions like PCOS or endometriosis are linked to and further aggravated by too much inflammation in the body. 

• Promotes blood circulation – In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, ginger is a warming herb. This means, when consumed it warms up the body because it boosts blood flow in the body. By circulating and delivering nutrient-rich blood to your reproductive system, it enhances healthy reproductive function and clears away toxins as well. 

How to Use Ginger for Fertility 

Ginger is available fresh or dried in powdered form/capsules/as a tea. You may consume ginger in any form that’s available to you. Here are easy ways to consume ginger for fertility:

1. As a Tea – This is by far the most wonderful way of consuming ginger. Simply steep an inch of freshly shaved ginger into a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Then strain the tea, add in 1 tsp of organic honey and sip away! You can replace your morning caffeine with this simple ginger tea. 

• Capsules – Ginger capsules are available to take as a supplement. It helps with inflammation, pain and a digestive support. 

• Powder Form – Ground ginger or dry ginger powder can be used to make tea by steeping about ¼ to ½ tsp in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Sweeten with honey and enjoy! 

• In Smoothies – Add about ½ to 1 inch of freshly peeled ginger into your smoothies when blending. 

• In Cooking – So many recipes use fresh or dried ginger to season so feel free to add ginger into your cooking! Ginger + Garlic is one of the best combos when it comes to seasoning practically any savory dish on the stove!