What Are The Health Benefits Of Ginger
Ginger is an herb that comes from an underground stem, called a rhizome. It is related to cardamom and turmeric. Mostly, ginger is used as a spice, but it also has medicinal properties due to Gingerols, the active ingredient.
This Gingerols is so amazing, it has been used to treat:
- Stomach problems
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Immune boosting to fight fungi, bad bacteria’s, and microorganisms
- Pain or sore muscles associated with inflammation
- Vertigo or motion sickness
- Treat burns with compresses
- And so much more…
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There are eight ways to consume ginger:
- Fresh
- Powdered
- Dried (spice)
- Oil
- Juice
- Crystalized
- Candied
- Pickled
Most commonly grown in warmer climates, it is used as a spice to flavor foods. It is mixed as flavoring in food, drinks, or teas. Best used when it is fresh, young, smooth texture, and firm. Store in the fridge or powdered in a tightly sealed jar.
Now to the fun part… how to use it:
- Stir fries with vegetables and meats
- Grated into breads or muffins
- Sliced and steeped into tea
- Suck on a slice to relieve nausea
- Added to fresh pressed juice or lemonade
- Grated and sprinkled onto rice
- Blend with oil, garlic, and soy sauce for a salad dressing
- Add to apple sauce or baked apples
Finally… it is the perfect remedy for warming your chill on a cold day!
*As always, check with your medical practitioner prior to taking ginger – it may have complications with certain medications or overuse.
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