Ginger, in addition to its excellent taste, is also known for its healing properties. The root of this oriental plant is an excellent source of magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper and vitamin B6. Ginger has a beneficial effect on the human body, being an antiviral agent and a natural antioxidant.
Ginger is made from the root of the Zingiber plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. Most of the world's supply of this product comes from Africa, China and India. This oriental spice owes such popularity to its pungent piquant taste and exquisite aroma. Various tinctures, extracts and oils are made from fresh ginger root. Ginger is added to all kinds of foods, drinks, and baked goods. Pickled ginger is an indispensable attribute of Japanese sushi and rolls.
Useful properties of ginger:
- Ginger is considered an excellent migraine remedy - it blocks the action of prostaglandin, which causes inflammation of blood vessels in the brain. Just one teaspoon of ground ginger can completely relieve headaches at the initial stage of migraine.
- Ginger prevents motion sickness symptoms (headache, nausea, vomiting, cold sweats). With its help, you can mitigate toxicosis in pregnant women. Based on the studies, scientists have proven that the use of ginger by cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy reduces their feeling of nausea by 40%.
- Ginger has an effect on blood clotting. It works similarly to aspirin, which thins the blood and lowers blood pressure.
- Ginger helps to lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Ginger is an excellent natural antiseptic, so it is recommended to use it as an adjuvant in the treatment of flu and colds.
- Regular consumption of ginger reduces pain in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Side effects are extremely rare when using this product. If you take ginger in large doses, then mild heartburn and diarrhea are possible.
