Ginger
Ginger!!!
I’m gingered to write this post already.
It is surprisingly the most widely used dietary condiment in the world today. Wonderful enough, it’s been used by the chinese and Indians to treat ailments for over 4000 years ago and it was really priceless during the roman empire trade around the coming of Christ because of its medicinal properties. So long story short!!!
FACTS
• It is high in Gingerol
• A substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
What makes ginger so good to us?
1. Nausea and indigestion:
Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea is a common home remedy for nausea and also for morning sickness and car sickness to reduce the nauseating feeling but it doesn’t really prevent vomiting. You know nausea can be a bit annoying so to get rid of it, get yourself just a few pieces of raw ginger.
Ginger is also safe to use during pregnancy of course to relieve nausea. It is available in the form of ginger lozenges or candies if you can find that in your area but you can make do with ginger tea or the raw ginger itself. Just a little bite is good enough.
Also for indigestion, it relieves gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production and suppress gastric contractions as food and fluids move through the GI tract. At the same time, ginger also appears to have beneficial effects on some enzymes (trypsin and pancreatic lipase) to increase motility through the digestive tract. This suggests ginger could help prevent colon cancer and constipation
2. Immune system boosting
Cold and flu relief, Fresh ginger is effective against the RSV virus, a common cause of respiratory infections like common cold
During cold weather; harmattan and winter, drinking ginger tea is good way to keep warm. it promotes sweating so this works from within to keep you warm.
You can get ginger tea or make a quick one for yourself( you can see that at the end of the post)
3. It reduces Pain
Study carried out have shown that daily ginger supplement reduces muscle pain by 25 percent and for my ladies out there, menstrual pain has got no hold on you especially if you’re the type that doesn’t love drugs. Just a cup of ginger tea and you’re fine.
It also helps to reduce pain in Arthritis. Read the post on premenstrual syndrome
4. Inflammation
Ginger has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory conditions.
5. Ginger Can Help Fight Infections
Gingerol, the bioactive substance in fresh ginger can help lower the risk of infections as infections are inflammatory processes.
In fact, it can inhibit the growth of many different types of bacteria. It’s been tested in some study (Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials) on its effect being able to kill staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes which has proved effective. It is very effective against the oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Also used as anti-fungal. Mix some drops together with tea tree oil and coconut oil
6. Others
It can cure
Stomach ulcers and gastro esophageal reflux.
Play a role in improving diabetes.
It’s also lowers cholesterol levels
Best ways to use
Ginger can be used either fresh, dried, powdered or as an oil/juice. It is sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics and is a very common ingredient in recipes.
Raw ginger
You can chew some on journeys or for fast relief in situations where you can’t get access to tea or other forms.
Sliced and Add fresh ginger to a smoothie or juice.
Add fresh or dried ginger to a stir-fry or homemade salad dressing.
Make ginger tea by steep peeled fresh ginger in boiling water.
Ginger oil
The most potent part and this is the best way, you can either take it internally (2 to 3 drops) or rub topically on area of pain
Ginger tea
Mostly used to relive nausea, settle stomach problems and relax the body. You can add a bit of honey to it to taste and there are already made ginger tea drinks.
To make ginger tea at home, slice 20 to 40 grams (g) of fresh ginger and steep it in a cup of hot water. Add a slice of lemon or a drop of honey to add flavor and additional benefits, including vitamin C and antibacterial properties. This makes a soothing natural remedy for a cold or flu.
Ginger powder
Used mostly for cooking to spice up any fish recipe, chicken curry or for smoothies. It can also be taken as supplement with a dose (1,000 milligrams daily).
STAY GINGERED!
Estée
