Beneficial features

If a person is prone to motion sickness or nausea it on the plane, it seems to be nothing you can do: well, not in the order of his vestibular apparatus. Offered mints, and other faithful obmahivaniya means absolutely no help. But Ginger relieves all the symptoms: dizziness Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Nauseous, even a cold sweat. That's useful properties of ginger exhibits sometimes from the most unexpected side.

Properties of ginger used in medicine

Often the strength and diversity of these properties are superior to those of the well-known and widely publicized life root - ginseng. Its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties are so strong that even with help arthritis and arthrosis, when twisted in pain, so that white light is not nice. Invaluable neutralization of venoms ginger and mushroom poisoning. It also has powerful antioxidant properties, that is opposed by the aging and degeneration of the human body, at the same time, as an aphrodisiac Aphrodisiacs - cause desire where necessary , Does not grow old feelings. Ginger helps not only to strengthen the potency in men, but also significantly increases the libido in women. Its property of lowering cholesterol levels in blood contributes to the normalization of blood circulation, including the brain, which improves memory and stimulates alertness. Ginger ability to remove toxins and speed up metabolism makes it possible to always keep the body in good shape. It invigorates, refreshes and relieves fatigue.

It is important to his property to confront the emergence of malignant tumors and cancers. Women are encouraged to consume ginger teas during menstruation to relieve cramps, as during pregnancy as a weak broth - to remove the signs of toxicity (the first trimester). Ordinary chewing a piece of ginger root cures stomatitis Stomatitis - to breath fresh , Removes halitosis Breath (halitosis) - is sometimes useful to close the mouth .

Where else are important properties of ginger?

Its aromatic properties are used in cooking. Russian cuisine uses ginger baking (cakes, pastries, cakes) and drinks (kvass, sbiten, tinctures, fruit drinks). Kitchens all over the world use ginger for making sauces for fish and meat, ginger injected into the meat, why they become soft and fragrant. In many countries, ginger pieces included in the salad. United States, Britain and Australia produce delicious ginger beer. In the many varieties of tea in the blending of administered ginger. Taste and useful candied ginger.

Antiseptic and healing properties of ginger oils are used in cosmetics for skin care and hair tonic and aromatic properties - in aromatherapy.

Application

Ginger is consumed in various forms: fresh root, root dry (in powder form), pickled. From it is prepared infusions, tinctures, candied fruit (candied ginger), beer, ale. Ginger is added to pastries and meats, tea, make sauces and marinades.

The use of ginger may either alone or in combination with a variety of herbs and spices: mint Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness Melissa, lemon, honey.

  Prescriptions

Pickled ginger №1

• 1 kg of ginger root
• 400 ml rice vinegar
• 60 ml pink rice wine
• 60 ml of sake
• 7 hours. Tablespoons sugar

Ginger root peel and cut into thin slices (the thinner the better), put in a ceramic dish, pour hot brine (5-7 liters of water to boil for 2 hours. L. Of salt). A few minutes later the ginger is soft, the brine can drain. The glass of the brine add all ingredients (vinegar, wine, sake, sugar), mix and add the ginger slices, put in a cool place (can be refrigerated) for 5-6 hours.

Pickled ginger №2

• 200g ginger
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 3 tbsp. spoons of sugar
• 1 h. L rice vinegar
• 1 h. L soy sauce
• 1 L of water

Ginger root peel, cut into slices, cover with cold water and leave for half an hour. Then shift the ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil, pull out the ginger and let cool.

Mix sugar, salt, vinegar and soy sauce, put on the fire, stirring, bring to a boil (to sugar "blossomed"). Ginger is a little salt, and pour the hot marinade, let it brew for a few hours.

Tincture of ginger

• 1 kg of ginger root
• 1 L of vodka (40% alcohol)

Root chop, pour vodka, insist in a warm place for 15 days, shaking occasionally.

Ginger tea

• 6 hours tablespoons grated ginger
• 200 ml water
• Honey to taste

In an enamel bowl, place the ginger, cover with cold water and bring to a boil, cover tightly closed. Boil on low heat for 10 minutes, then let stand (5-10 minutes), add honey to taste.