Ginger (adrakh)

Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea.

 

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an herb whose rhizome (underground stem) is used as a spice and also as a medicine. It is herb which grows annual stems about a meter tall bearing narrow green leaves and yellow flowers. The leaves and rhizomes of ginger have a characteristic fragrance. Rhizomes are dug out after the leafy parts are dried. The sun dried ginger is known as “saunth” in Hindi.

 

Ginger, with its high levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals, ginger root is extremely beneficial for health.

 

Benefits of Ginger

Relieve nausea & Improve stomach performance
Drinking a cup of ginger tea before travelling can help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.  It is also useful in improving digestion and increasing absorption of food.

Half a tea spoon fresh ginger juice mixed with one tea spoon of lime juice along with a tea spoon mint juice and a table spoon of honey is an effective medicine for dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting.
Reduce inflammation
Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems.
Fight respiratory problems
The herb is an excellent remedy for cough and cold.

Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold.

A tea spoon of fresh ginger juice mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste makes an excellent medicine for influenza. It reduces fever and also acts as an expectorant.

Improve blood circulation
The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger can help restore and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems.

Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.

Relieve menstrual discomfort
If towel is soaked in warm ginger tea and is applied to lower abdomen, it helps in relieve the pain and relax the muscles.

Strengthen immunity
Ginger can help strengthen immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger.

Relieve stress
Ginger has calming properties that may help lower stress and tension. This is thought to be due to a combination of the strong aroma and healing properties.

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