People knew about the benefits of ginger in ancient times. The root of this plant was used for medicinal purposes thousands of years ago. Indeed, it contains valuable components that help in the fight against many diseases. Today, tea with ginger and drinks based on it are quite popular. They are not only healthy, but also taste good.
The beneficial composition of ginger tea
Ginger root is literally a storehouse of valuable substances. That is why it is added to drinks, including tea. Ginger contains vitamins in excess, such as A, B1 and B2, C. It contains micro- and macroelements: magnesium salts, sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium. Another valuable component of ginger is amino acids, in particular tryptophan, methionine, valine. There is also quite a lot of essential oil in the root, it is this oil that gives such a pleasant aroma to ginger tea.
Why is ginger tea good
Many people know that tea with the addition of ginger gives the weight loss so desirable for women. On all kinds of thematic forums on the Internet, you can see more than one enthusiastic review about this property of this drink.
But the spectrum of useful qualities of ginger is not limited to this. Ginger tea has a tonic effect, it successfully fights inflammation, slightly relieves pain. Therefore, it is indicated to drink it for colds, sore throat. Only in this case, it is imperative to add not only ginger, but also lemon to the tea, so its healing effect will increase, the cold will quickly recede.
Ginger tea has a strong antioxidant effect, its regular use helps to strengthen the immune system and, as far as possible, prevent the signs of aging.
Also, ginger root is a time-tested remedy for parasites. Of course, its effect is not comparable to that of medications, but owners of dogs and cats will feel better if they regularly drink a cup of this drink.
It is known that ginger tea improves appetite, those who lose weight need to take this into account and control themselves when drinking this drink to get rid of extra pounds.
Ginger speeds up metabolic processes in the body, so if you do not overeat, the process of losing weight with it will go faster.
For people suffering from seasickness, tea with ginger will help when traveling: it will relieve weakness, nausea and dizziness.
A drink based on ginger lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood, lowers blood pressure, and removes toxins and toxins well.
Ginger is also a well-known aphrodisiac, it increases potency in men and helps to fuel desire in women.
Contraindications for ginger tea
Tea with ginger also has contraindications. For example, you shouldn't drink it at night in order not to get insomnia. In addition, ginger tea is harmful for gastritis, stomach or duodenal ulcers, stones in the liver and gall bladder. You should not drink it even with acute hemorrhoids, as it can increase bleeding. Tea with the addition of ginger will harm hypertensive patients, people suffering from ischemia.
Ginger Tea Recipes
There are many ways to make ginger root tea. The most common recipe is with honey. It is necessary to grind the ginger root (2-3 cm), pour boiling water over it and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then boil for another 10 minutes, add honey and consume.
Those wishing to lose weight are better off drinking ginger tea with garlic. Its taste is specific, but the effect is excellent. It is necessary to brew chopped ginger and garlic, taken in a ratio of 1 to 1, with boiling water in a thermos, leave for 20 minutes and drink in small sips all day.
In addition, ginger is brewed with mint, lemon balm, lingonberry leaves, not only honey and lemon are added to tea, but also various syrups. Each recipe allows you to get a slightly different, original taste.
