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6 benefits of ginger


Plants have played a significant role in maintaining human health and improving the quality of human life for thousands of years; they are also used in seasonings, beverages, cosmetics and as medicines. One of such a useful plant is ginger, available in all seasons, widely used in all households and one of favorite taste for most of individuals. 

Ginger plant
 Commonly available ginger has volatile oil, & that volatile oil present is gingerol and shagaol. It is mildly pungent with lemony and camphory note. The flavoring compound has sharp burning sensory stimulation. There is another variant called mango ginger, it is less pungent with a pleasant taste of fresh mango and some bit of turmeric. 

How to use ginger

Whole root is used for curries, pickles and in chutney. Ginger can be added in water to form tea or juice. Ginger + lemon juice can make summer best drink by adding sweetness. Ginger can be added in making fine paste of legumes. Ginger juice can be set as fudge / candy and consumption of this gives instant relief from cough and indigestion.pieces of ginger can be used in seasoning of vegetables or curry. Grated ginger can enhance the taste of salads.

Benefits of ginger

1.       Fights stress- It’s loaded with antioxidants that prevents from stress and damage occurred to our body.

2.       Good for lungs – Ginger helps to break down mucus, making it easier to breathe air. It helps improve blood circulation to lungs and reduce inflammation.

3.       Good for digestion – if you are suffering from chronic indigestion, ginger could give some relief. All you need to do is to take half a cup of ginger in hot water 20 minutes before the meal. This will help you to fasten the digestion, complete digestion of ingested food thereby no problem of flatulence (gas).

4.       Relieves the cough – Gingerol present in ginger is a natural cough suppressant.

5.       Cure for arthritis – Ginger helps in reducing inflammation and joint pain. Consume daily for good control over inflammation.

6.       Detoxification of carcinogens – Ginger helps in curing cancer to some extent. Ginger can kill ovarian cancer cells and can suppress the growth of cancer cells[i].

 

 

 

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[i] https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/70/3/491s/4714940?searchresult=1

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