Ginger is very popular in the East. Its use as a seasoning to food, is added to drinks, as well as treat a variety of diseases. What is so useful ginger, because in the East it is considered the king of condiments? Perhaps the fact that ginger has a special, incomparable effect on the body, warming it from the inside.

What is contained in ginger root

At the root of ginger contains many useful substances. The most valuable in ginger is its essential oil, which gives it a special flavor of a warm and many medicinal properties. The main active ingredient of the essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   Ginger is tsingiberen volatile substance which has antibacterial properties. Ginger taste due to the content in the root of various resins (gingerol, tsingerola, shogaols) - they also possess antibacterial properties.

At the root of ginger contains many essential amino acids from which proteins are built in the future of human tissue cells.

Furthermore, root ginger has beta-carotene (it is converted into vitamin A), vitamin B1, B2, C, minerals and trace elements (zinc, sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium).

Ginger root is white inside, but old plants, he may have a yellowish tint. Ready ginger root is of two types (depending on how it is processed):

• Ginger White - washed, peeled from the surface of dense layers and dried in the sun;
• Black Ginger - root, which is taken from the earth and not treated, but only dried; This ginger is more pronounced characteristics - strong odor and pungent taste.

The special properties of ginger

Ginger has very special characteristics, chief among which is the ability to cause a mild pleasant warmth in the human body. In combination with a pleasant smell, this property has made a major ginger spice, which is traditionally used in eastern countries in the preparation of various dishes and drinks. After the colonization of India by England this spice came to Europe. Today, ginger is used to prepare dishes, which gives them a special warmth and flavor, cook a variety of drinks.

By the beneficial properties of ginger is the ability to cause a rush of blood to the stomach after a meal, cooked with this spice. As a result, it increases appetite, improve the secretion of digestive juices and the digestion of food. For the second course slices of ginger can just fry in oil, then mixing them with the cooking. Ginger also has antispasmodic properties, ie it can relax the smooth muscles of internal organs, so he is able to remove the pain and discomfort, such as overeating. If we apply the crushed ginger diluted with water to the affected area, the rush of blood and removal of muscle spasm reduce any pain.

Another property of ginger, which is used since ancient times in the East - is its antibacterial and anthelmintic properties. In warmer climates, where a large number of pathogens and helminths, are actively breeding in hot, humid climates, it is possible to preserve the property of ginger from the decomposition of food and prevent various gastrointestinal infections Gastrointestinal infections - from poor quality food to the dirty hands   - Seasoned with ginger food is safer. This property of ginger is used today, such as sushi - raw fish dishes.

In our time, it became known that ginger has anti-oxidant properties, that is able to free the body from free radicals that destroy our cells and contribute to aging. But in ancient times knew that ginger can rid the body of all the poisons. Thus, there is an ancient Indian recipe of cleansing the body, which is that once a day before meals should be eaten teaspoon of minced fresh ginger root with lemon juice.

When applied

Indispensable ginger for colds, as it contributes to the expansion of blood vessels, a rush of blood to the inflamed mucosa of the respiratory tract, which contributes to the rapid excretion of infectious agents and their metabolic products. Brewed ginger tea with boiling water will improve not only the general state of colds, but also the mood, warm inside and filled with their aroma. The bactericidal properties of ginger can be used for the prevention of seasonal colds. To do this, every day to drink tea from ginger and it is not really sick. You can simply chew a piece of ginger root.

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Ginger - an ancient, time-tested tool that is used with a variety of purposes and are almost always beneficial.

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Ginger as a medicine in India

The drink, which in India is drunk daily and which is called "ginger tea with lemon and honey," is not really tea, hot drink, which is consumed as a tea. He has a wonderful taste, and many see it as a medicine.

To make this an unusually tasty drink, you need to boil the water, cut into thin slices ginger root length of 5-7 cm, pre-peeled, put in pieces of ginger tea, a full teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice to get more. Stir well and enjoy a drink. It has a relaxing effect.

The ancient Indian medicine and ginger

According to one of the most ancient medical practice in India, known as "Ayurveda" Ginger is one of the best food, especially for those who are sick colds.

Ayurvedic medicine aims at balancing all types of internal energy of the body by concentrating on the sensations of heat and cold within us. For example, if a person catch a cold, flowing inside the cold energy that manifests itself through a runny nose and so on. Foods are divided into categories: "hot", "cold", and so on. A ginger tea with lemon and honey meets the requirements of healthy drinks.

Useful properties of lemon and honey

Lemon and honey itself - a wonderful healthy food. Thousands of years ago in ancient Rome, honey was used as an antibiotic Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? . A special type of honey "manuka" native of New Zealand is known as the strongest in the world from all kinds of honey antibiotic. If it is applied to a wound, it is able to heal skin and many bodily infections. Although, of course, the treatment of superficial wounds this method does not eliminate the need to visit a doctor.

Ginger and transport sickness

Research has shown that ginger is an effective means to combat nausea Nausea - there may be problems with the nervous system And not only to that which occurs when the motion sickness during travel, but also with most forms of indigestion.

Ginger - a great tool for soothing and healing the stomach. Taking into account all the harm we are doing to our stomachs, constantly consuming coffee and products subjected to treatment as well as stress testing How to beat stress? Create an oasis A little ginger - this is exactly what we need.

Other useful properties of ginger

Scientists have shown that ginger Ginger and the most unexpected, but pleasant useful properties   It liquefies and purifies the blood, which in turn has a positive effect on the heart and virtually all other organs of the body.

Chinese medicine also says that when the stomach is healthy, the flow of internal energy as balanced and flowing freely within us. And it affects everything we do.