Wise nature gives benefits to humans and animals in every plant. Ginger has long been used as a spice and medicine. They make compresses and baths. Ginger is a common ingredient in cosmetology. Its ability to reduce the effects of allergic reactions is simply irreplaceable. However, the wise saying "Everything is good in moderation" applies to ginger as well.
Useful properties of ginger
Ginger tea contains a lot of vitamin C and enough vitamin B6. It contains magnesium and potassium. An essential oil containing the beneficial gingerol and shogarol. They increase blood circulation, therefore, speed up the metabolism. Therefore, the effect of losing weight from ginger tea is so advertised.
Ginger is indispensable in the off-season and winter due to its immunomodulating properties. As a prophylaxis against colds, you can drink it as a warming tea or eat a piece before meals, if you are not afraid of its spiciness. It will help cope with a runny nose and colds in the early stages.
Ginger "forces" the body to eliminate toxins. It has the unique ability to cleanse food and alcoholic toxins, even chemical and radiation. In folk medicine, it is used to reduce the consequences of poisoning with mushrooms or animal poisons.
Ginger is used as an antiparasitic agent. This explains the use of pickled ginger in the preparation of sushi.
The antioxidant properties of the root are widely advertised. The miracle root is used to prevent malignant tumors.
Ginger in any form can thin the blood, which reduces the risk of blood clots.
A drink or tea from the root has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, stimulates the production of gastric juice and speeds up the digestion process itself. Often, ginger is used to treat skin diseases, especially if the reason for them lies in the disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger improves joint function, helps relieve fatigue and muscle tension.
Cosmetologists are sure that ginger root tones the skin and makes it more elastic. And the rejuvenating effect can improve not only the skin, but also the hair. In addition, the essential oil reduces bad breath.
Contraindications to the use of ginger
The more medicinal properties a plant has (in this case, the root of ginger), the more carefully it should be used.
Ginger should not be consumed during pregnancy and lactation. That is, the widely advertised method of losing weight while breastfeeding is canceled.
Ginger increases acidity and strongly irritates the gastric mucosa, therefore, with an ulcer and high acidity, teas are contraindicated. By the way, a strong passion for such tea can cause nausea and diarrhea, in the common people - diarrhea.
After hepatitis or with cirrhosis of the liver, ginger should not be consumed in any form due to its ability to increase liver secretion. You should abandon the drink and seasoning of ginger for urolithiasis and stones in the gallbladder. It can cause severe swelling in kidney or liver problems.
Hypertension, stroke or heart attack, blood diseases - all these are contraindications to the use of ginger. By the way, when going to the dentist or before any surgery, refrain from ginger tea or ginger dishes. It does not promote wound healing, leads to prolonged bleeding. Ginger can interact with drugs used in anesthesia, which can lead to complications during surgery.
Tea made from this root can make you sleepy for several hours. Therefore, drink it carefully in the evening, with an eye on possible insomnia. The same applies when you are on a sedative or are simply overstimulated.
