From morning tea to preparing vegetable spices, ginger is used. The scientific name of ginger is Jingiber officinal. Ginger is an herb whose root is used as a spice as well as its use as a medicine.
Ginger can be used fresh, dried or powdered, in any form. Not only this, ginger juice and oil are also very beneficial. Ginger contains carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, zinc, folate, riboflavin, niacin etc.
Benefits of consuming ginger
1. The phenolic compound present in ginger is beneficial in stomach related gas troubles.
2. Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea provides relief in nausea.
3. Consumption of ginger provides relief in muscle pens. The pain during menstruation is also reduced by the consumption of ginger.
4. Consumption of ginger reduces the risk of colon cancer.
5. Ginger juice is also useful in removing facial wrinkles. Apart from this, ginger is also used in many cosmetic products and soap making.
6. Taking ginger tea or decoction in the cough cold also provides relief. If you are getting a lot of cough, lukewarm ginger juice mixed with some honey and lick it is beneficial.
7. Sometimes with chest pain, stomach pain, use of ginger in lower bake pen also provides relief.
8. People who have problems with morning sickness also benefit from the use of ginger.
9. Using ginger in diarrhea provides relief.
10. Use of ginger is also very beneficial for people suffering from arthritis problem.
11. Bronchitis- Consuming ginger is also very beneficial in bronchitis.
12. Infection- Ginger also provides relief in respiratory tract infection.
13. Flavor Agent- Ginger is also a very good flavor agent, which can enhance the taste of food and beverages.
14. Licking ginger juice and honey mixed together removes cough.
15. Consumption of ginger also provides relief from phlegm.
16. Ginger helps a lot in reducing earache. After the pain, filter the ginger juice with a cloth and pour two or three drops lukewarm three or four times.
17. Ginger juice proves to be very effective to remove the smell of the mouth.
18. Putting a piece of ginger in the mouth and sucking it causes hiccups to go away slowly.
19. Putting a little ginger in the mouth and sucking it also causes hunger.
20. If you feel sleepy during work, put a pinch of dry ginger in hot water and drink it causes lethargy.
Caution while consuming ginger
1. Excessive consumption of ginger can sometimes cause chest irritation.
2. Where diarrhea is beneficial, more use can also increase diarrhea.
3. Ginger effect is hot, so there may be a problem of excessive bleeding in menstruation.
4. Ginger can sometimes cause irritation on the skin.
5. It is also said that the use of ginger in pregnancy affects the sex hormones of the fetus. There can also be miscarriage at times.
6. Consuming ginger can reduce blood sugar, which can lead to diabetes.
7. High doses of ginger may aggravate some heart problems.
8. Women who undergo breast feeding should also not consume ginger.
9. Those suffering from piles should reduce ginger intake. Ginger in bed tea can increase the discomfort of such people.
10. Excessive consumption of ginger during summer days can cause harm. Do not use ginger in vomiting blood.
