Do you feel the cold? Ginger has a number of benefits and is a very powerful herb. It is great for cold and flu prevention, warming up your body and circulation, morning sickness, pain & inflammation, headache/migraine relief. Recipe: Warming Ginger Tea Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It's used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats. Ginger tea is very easy to make. Here is a recipe for you to try. Add 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root to 4 cups of hot water. Add optional honey and lemon slice.