Medicinal Properties and Uses of Ginger
Ginger is useful for health
• English name: Ginger
• Scientific name: Zingiber officinale
• Form: Ginger is an underground stem (rhizome) and it is a cultivated crop.
• Color: Brownish yellow to light brown.
• Leaves: Green in color, medium-sized, and dark green.
• Use in diet: The stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant is used in food.
Ginger is useful for health
• Nutrients present in ginger:
Ginger contains calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, B, and C.
• Medicinal properties and uses of ginger:
Medicinal Properties and Uses of Ginger
Ginger is useful for health
• Ginger is used in tea, meals, and various food preparations.
• Eating ginger helps reduce cholesterol present in the blood. It also helps thin the blood and prevents blood clot formation.
• Ginger helps in controlling blood pressure.
• People suffering from heart disease or high blood pressure should regularly consume half an inch of ginger along with a few crushed garlic cloves.
• For people suffering from acidity disorders, vomiting, nausea during pregnancy (from the second to the fifth month), and disorders caused by oily food—prepare a mixture using half a teaspoon of ginger juice, half a teaspoon of mint leaf juice, and half a teaspoon of honey. Consuming this mixture at least three times a day provides relief, stops vomiting, and helps digestion.
• Regular consumption of ginger is beneficial for indigestion and acidity.
• Regular intake of ginger increases immunity.
• Drinking a decoction made from ginger water daily helps in reducing diabetes (blood sugar).
• Since ginger contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps reduce the risk of cancer.
• Drinking tea prepared with ginger provides relief from sore throat and helps reduce cold and cough.
• If women experience pain during menstruation, boiling a piece of ginger with some sugar in one cup of water and drinking it helps reduce menstrual pain.
• For abdominal pain caused by indigestion (Aam dosha), lemon sherbet prepared with ginger is useful. Taking it three times a day provides relief.
• Regular consumption of ginger tea is beneficial for cold, fever, body pain, joint pain, and back pain.
Medicinal Properties and Uses of Ginger.
Ginger is useful for health
• When should ginger not be consumed?
• Since ginger has a hot nature, it should be consumed in smaller quantities during summer.
• Ginger should not be consumed by people suffering from high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or bleeding disorders.
These are the medicinal uses of ginger.
