Traditional uses for acai fruit has included treatment for diarrhea, parasitic infections, hemorrhages and ulcers. As a food, acai pulp in the tribal Amazon belt is often blended with the starchy root vegetable manioc and eaten as porridge. The taste is often described as reminiscent of wild berries and chocolate.
Ginger contains naturally occurring chemicals called gingerols and shogaols. These chemicals can help relax smooth muscle, such as the muscle that lines the intestinal track, and therefore relieve stomach cramps or a colicky stomach ache. Ginger root is also great for relieving nausea, which may accompany a stomachache.
4. Ginger like Stomach. If you think that ginger was only made to accompany your favorite salmon sushi, you are very mistaken! Ginger root, which resembles the human stomach, contains gingerols and shogaols, which have been shown to help treat upset stomachs, ease motion sickness, and relieve nausea and stomach flu.