2. Ginger may significantly reduce menstrual pain
Dysmenorrhea (the severe pain during the menstrual cycle) can be reduced with ginger. In studies, it appears that ginger is very effective against menstrual pain when it is taken at the beginning of the menstrual period (first three days). In the study is also showed that ginger is as effective in reducing the menstrual pain as medicines containing mefenamic acid and ibuprofen.