In anticipation of the onset of the autumn cold weather, it is good to remember the prophylactic anti-cold folk remedies to help the body protect itself from diseases. One such remedy is ginger.
Useful properties of ginger root
Ginger root is a very valuable tool for maintaining health and preventing disease, since it contains many useful substances. Ginger root combines various properties that are not found in any other spice. The uniqueness of the healing properties of ginger makes it a wide range of applications as a medicine and means for improving the body.
Fresh ginger root contains a lot of ascorbic acid and other vitamins. It contains rare elements such as germanium, chromium, silicon, aluminum, manganese. Other elements necessary for the body are magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus. It contains acids: linoleic, nicotinic, caprylic, oleic and one of the most important amino acids - asparagine, as well as choline, fiber, fats.
Ginger root not only relieves pain, relieves inflammation and promotes wound healing, but also has powerful disinfecting properties. In addition, it has a resorbing, choleretic, antispasmodic effect. The diaphoretic effect, together with the anti-inflammatory, is used in the treatment of colds. Ginger root drink tones, invigorates, strengthens the immune system and acts as an antioxidant.
Application of ginger
A decoction of ginger root, peppermint, yarrow and elderberry flowers is used to treat stomach ailments and relieve abdominal pain.
Powder of dry ginger root, as well as fresh grated root, is applied as a compress to the foci of pain and inflamed areas. With the addition of hot peppers, turmeric and warm sesame oil, ginger compress can help relieve rheumatism.
If a tooth hurts, it is enough to chew a piece of root and place it on the sore spot. If your muscles ache, a bath with ginger powder will help get rid of the aches. During pregnancy, ginger tea relieves the manifestations of toxicosis. Boils are treated with ginger and turmeric powder - if you attach a paste made from spices with water, like a compress.
For stomach problems, disorders, diarrhea, indigestion, a quarter teaspoon of ginger powder and nutmeg is stirred in a 100-gram portion of natural yogurt.
If you feel a sore throat is approaching, you should immediately cut a slice from the peeled ginger root, put in your mouth and suck until a tart taste is felt, then chew thoroughly and slowly swallow.
And, of course, the ultimate cold remedy is ginger tea. Add lemon and a little honey to it, and if you have a wet cough, add a few cloves and a pinch of cinnamon.
