Having gingerbread on this Christmas Eve which will help in easing the symptoms of arthritis as it is seen that it can decrease joint pain and inflammation. Gingerbread has become a staple part of the festive season in the UK, with some families baking gingerbread, but this could bring more Christmas tidings, as some scientists have declared ginger could help in reducing inflammation, states by an Express.co.uk. 

Infection is known to be one of the main signs of arthritis. According to the study, ginger can help in decreasing the inflammatory chemicals that a human body makes. They also discovered that the herb also helps us in producing salicylic acid - a natural compound that's also found in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are used to treat arthritis medically. 

Salicylic acid is supposed to be one of the compounds which aid in easing joint pains and discomfort. Talking about the study, the scientists stated, "In theory, ginger can decrease the activity of several chemical substances that promote joint inflammation. Ginger is a relatively well-tolerated herbal remedy with minor side-effects. The most commonly reported side-effects are stomach upset and mouth irritation."

The study also proved that the people with the problem of joint pains and eat ginger supplements can experience a significant decrease in joint pain, compared to those taking tablets with no medical effect. A previous research found that osteoarthritis patients suffer from less pain when taking two 255mg ginger supplements a day for six months. There is currently no cure for arthritis, but some medications and supplements could help to reduce symptoms.