I can tell if I haven't had my ginger, I get achey & sore. The ginger smells like lemons & has a distinct flavor. It is an anti-inflammatory which helps w/the pain. The tea cleans out my system & it keeps me hydrated, there are other things but I cannot remember right now.
I understand about the tight budget, that is why I have tried the food way because I cannot afford the vitamin store way. M