Ginger and its Benefits

Ginger (Adruk)

Ginger has dry and wrinkled skin; it is not good to buy

How would you define Ginger?

• Ginger is one of the spices used in cooking in Asian countries.
• Ginger fights germs inflammation, and is anti-cancer.
• Ginger is antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory.
• Ginger is a rich source of vitamin C, antioxidants, fibers, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.

What is the history of the Ginger?

1. Roman doctors were keeping ginger handy during military marches.
2. Greek philosophers favor ginger as it is beneficial for the digestive system.
3. King Henry VIII of England was convinced it would help the plague.
4. It was postulated that ginger prevents motion sickness and other digestive problems.
5. It is believed that it helps with arthritis, migraines, high cholesterol, and blood clots.

What are the benefits of Ginger?

1. The best remedy for motion sickness:
   1. Ginger is considered to prevent motion sickness. This is considered to be the best remedy for motion sickness.
   2. In a study, ginger was given to a group of people who were subjected to a ride and could tolerate it.
   3. Ginger was given in seasickness to naval cadets, who were relieved for 4 hours from nausea and vomiting.
   4. One of the ingredients of ginger (gingerols) may be responsible for blocking the vomiting reflex.
   5. How to take ginger for motion sickness:
      1. 1/4 teaspoon of fresh or powdered ginger 20 minutes before getting into a car or boat.
      2. For stomach upset, slowly drink 4 thin slices of ginger in hot water.
2. Benefits  nausea:
   1. It can be given during pregnancy to prevent nausea.
   2. Its use to prevent nausea due to chemotherapy is not clear.
3. Treatment for arthritis:
   1. It helps in rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis by relieving the pain.
   2. Take ginger tea by adding 3 to 4 thin slices of ginger in hot water. Please take it as tea.
   3. Taking this once-a-day ginger tea may relieve your symptoms.
4. Benefits migraine:
   1. Ginger is believed to relieve your pain and nausea due to migraine.
   2. It looks like ginger blocks the action of prostaglandins, which are the causative agent of pain and inflammation in the blood vessels in the brain.
   3. How to use ginger for migraine:
      1. Take 1/3 spoon of the fresh ginger or powdered ginger.
5. Benefits in preventing blood clots:
   1. It is postulated that ginger has chemicals like aspirin. Gingerol is considered like aspirin.
   2. Baby aspirin is advised to prevent the clot to avoid stroke or heart attacks.

What are the functions of Ginger?

1. It is believed that ginger:
   1. Anti-oxidant and anti-iflammatory.
   2. Sooth stomach upset.
   3. It prevents the clotting of the blood.
   4. It is postulated that ginger helps to relieve migraine.
   5. It helps to avoid motion sickness.
   6. Ginger may reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus and cancer.
      1. Ginger’s daily use regulates insulin production.
   7. It relieves common cold and flu symptoms like headache and fever and fights infection.
   8. Ginger lowers cholesterol levels. So it helps in preventing heart disease and stroke.
   9. Hair growth: When you apply the ginger paste to the scalp.
      1. It improves blood circulation to the scalp and stimulates each individual hair follicle.
      2. Because of several minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids that help hair growth.

When do you need to avoid ginger?

1. Ginger should not be taken along with:
   1. Aspirin.
   2. Warfarin (Coumadin).
   3. Clopidogrel (Plavix).

How do you select and use the ginger?

1. Try to use fresh ginger.
2. Fresh, unpeeled ginger lasts up to  2  weeks. You have to keep it in an airtight plastic bag.
3. In the freezer, it can last for 2 months.
4. Ginger is covered by thin, light brown skin; peel it off before use.
5. For use, cut very thin slices or mash them as fine as possible.

What Precautions are needed before buying ginger?

1. Avoid ginger with soft spots, molds, or dry, wrinkled skin.
   1. Too much use of ginger may cause abdominal discomfort.
2. Ginger grown in Africa or Pakistan/India are of better quality.

How will you take ginger?

1. You can put a small piece of ginger into hot water (not >80 °C).
   1. Keep for 5 to 10 minutes, and enjoy drinking this tea.
2. Apply ginger to the scalp for better hair growth.
3. You can take 3 to 4 grams of ginger daily.
4. Pregnant ladies should not take more than one gram/day.
5. Avoid when taking blood-thinning medicines,
6. You can take raw ginger, but it is bitter and spicy.