The beneficial properties of ginger root have been used by people for centuries. All of them are due to its unique composition. Ginger root includes valuable essential oils (1-3% of the total mass), as well as a rich set of vitamins (A, B), micro and macro elements. It is able to saturate the body with potassium, iron, phosphorus, chromium, magnesium, silicon, manganese. Approximately 6% of its mass is allocated to fiber, which optimizes the digestive system.
Useful properties of ginger root are used in the fight against colds, flu, acute respiratory infections. It has a very strong warming, diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory effect. With bronchitis and cough, ginger will also be useful: the crushed raw materials are brewed and they drink the resulting hot drink.
As already mentioned, ginger has a beneficial effect on the digestive organs. It is able to increase appetite, stimulates the production of gastric juice, is used for burping, heartburn, indigestion. Many doctors recommend that ginger be included in their diet for patients suffering from peptic ulcer disease.
Speaking about the beneficial properties of ginger root, it is worth noting the fact that it is very effective in various digestive disorders and poisoning. Thanks to its cleansing properties, it helps to remove poisons and toxic substances from the body much faster. Ginger root is able to neutralize the effects of even mushroom poisoning. In addition to all of the above, it is actively used in the treatment of allergies, with bronchial asthma and skin rashes.
To eat ginger root is useful and just like that, in order to strengthen the immune system. It contains a large amount of antioxidants, and therefore, its use helps to preserve youth and freshness for a long time. It also affects the brain - thanks to ginger, memory and attention improve. In particular, ginger root is indicated for hypertensive patients - people suffering from high blood pressure. It strengthens blood vessels and normalizes blood circulation.
Many women have heard about the beneficial properties of ginger root for weight loss. It allows you to speed up metabolic processes and spend calories faster.
In small quantities, pregnant women are advised to consume ginger. There are dishes from this gift of nature that can cope with unpleasant symptoms of toxicosis, nausea and weakness.
A decoction of ginger root is recommended to drink for the prevention of cancer. In addition, it helps to ease the course of joint diseases, arthrosis and arthritis. It helps many with rheumatic pains, reduces discomfort during dislocations and sprains.
Ginger is also actively used in dentistry. With it, you can strengthen the gums and improve their condition, as well as make breathing fresh. To do this, you can just chew the root for a while.
In addition to all this, it is often used as the basis for preparing face masks. The unique properties of ginger root make it possible to improve the appearance of the skin, eliminate irritation and lethargy.
You should know that not everyone can use it. For example, this should be done with caution to pregnant women (only after consulting a gynecologist), as well as to those who suffer from diseases of the digestive system - excessive consumption of ginger root can worsen unpleasant symptoms. Another contraindication is liver ailments and
gallstone disease. It is important to remember that ginger is able to thin the blood and can increase bleeding, so its use is not recommended for people who will soon have surgery. Also, some have individual intolerance to the ginger root. It manifests itself in most cases in the form of redness and irritation of the skin.
The special taste and aroma of ginger root make it an ideal seasoning. It can be added to first courses and meat dishes, seafood, cereals and mushrooms, vegetables, pastries and desserts, alcoholic drinks and cocktails. Very popular is ginger tea, which in the east has long been considered a "cure for everything."
The main thing is to remember that everything must be observed. No matter how beneficial the medicinal root may be, ginger, when over-consumed, has its side effects, including nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and allergies.