Why Ginger first? because I love ginger! And my online nick is also ginger.
Most people will know ginger are often used in most cooking and expel wind out from the body. Pure essential ginger can be used in health product such as soap and body massage. But trust me, ginger can do more then just expel wind.
Ginger:-
Mature ginger roots are fibrous and nearly dry, often used as spice in different cuisine especially in seafood, lamb and curries.
Young Ginger often are prickled in vinegar or sherry, crystallized to make ginger candy.
Powdered ginger are used to make ginger bread, baking or add spices to some dishes.
The value of the ginger as an herbal medication lies in its pungent and warming properties - which are essential to treat a lot of conditions. The herbal remedies made from the ginger have a very stimulating effect on the functioning of the heart and the circulation of blood in the body.
Uses:-
1. Improve body circulation
One of the main benefits of the herbal ginger remedy is its ability to stimulate the circulatory system. The herb also helps in bringing an increased flow of blood to the surface of the skin; this singular property makes the ginger a very important herbal remedy for the treatment of conditions such as chilblains and to treat impaired circulation along the hands and feet of patients. The herb also effectively helps in controlling elevated or high blood pressure as it directly affects the circulation of blood. Perspiration in the body is increased by remedies made from the ginger and at the same time, the herb helps in bringing about a reduction in elevated body temperature during fevers
2. Traditional medicines
In Chinese remedies, fresh ginger and dry ginger has two distinct and different uses. Fresh ginger are use in treating fevers, to treat headache and to alleviate the pain and discomfort of aching muscles in the body. As for the dry powdered ginger/ dry ginger are used in cooking/infusion tea to treat internal colds, and to improve physical symptoms such as cold and clammy hands/limb
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3. Heat Compress
Hot ginger compress are used to treat muscular aches and pains, to ease joint stiffness. Medicine heat pad- one component is dry ginger- used to ease abdominal cramps, stiffness of neck or any part of the body.
4. Ease Nausea and Vomitting
Ginger is able to alleviate nausea and vomiting. It's help in setttling the stomach;aids in soothing the symptoms associated with indigestion. Its helps in calming wind and flatulence. Ginger also helps in relieving griping induced by the presence of diarrhea due to infection.
5. Easing Stomach problem
The antiseptic qualities of the ginger endow it with great and extremely beneficial effects to deal with all manners of gastrointestinal infections; the remedy can effectively treat certain types of food poisoning as well.
6. Encourage sweating/ decongestion
Perspiration in the body is promoted by drinking the hot ginger tea, this tea also helps in reducing elevated temperatures during a fever and it helps in clearing away catarrh in the body. The remedies made from the ginger have a stimulating effect and affect an expectorant action inside the lungs, this result in the clearing of phlegm and helps relieve catarrh coughs and related chest infections in different patients.
7. In women's problem
Menstruation is promoted by ginger, and the remedy is also useful in dealing with various other disorders affecting the uterus, the ginger remedy is also very effective in alleviating delayed or scanty periods as well as blood clots associated with the menstrual cycle. In women, remedies made from the ginger can be used to help relax the muscular spasms and in relieving the pain present during ovulation and during menstrual periods. Remedies made from the ginger are recommended as an herbal tonic to invigorate the reproductive system as a whole by many herbalists. The clotting and thinning of blood is also inhibited by remedies made from the ginger.
8.For blood pressure
The ginger remedies also help in lowering the elevated blood pressure and can help individuals with high cholesterol problems. Ginger remedies have a tendency to heat up the body and due to this effect, herbalist suggest that individuals who do not tolerate heat well, such as people with gastritis or peptic ulcers avoid the remedies made from ginger.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CAUTIONS
Side effects of ginger are rarely felt. This may not be true for all individuals, and some individuals may be very sensitive to the taste of the herb or they may experience symptoms such as heartburn when using the ginger. This information is for reading and enriching knowledges and does not replace doctor's instruction. Any medical issue, please visit your doctor.
Recipes:
Hot Ginger Tea
Ingredient:
1 pcs of ginger
500ml of hot water
honey
Methods:
Wash ginger under running water till water runs clear. You may want to scape away the skin. I do boiled ginger with its skin. Sliced it or slap it with the blade of a chopper.
Throw the cracked ginger in the boiling water. Boil for 5 mins. If you prefer less mild, turn of the heat. Just infuse the ginger. Stir in honey to suit your taste.
Sparkling Ginger mint tea - Mocktail
ingredient:
300ml - 500ml can sprite/ 7-up
300ml of ginger tea(refer to ginger tea recipe as above)
1-2 teaspoon of grated ginger
some mint leaves- chopped finely
2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of lemon rind
Honey- if needed to taste
Methods:
Mix grated ginger and mint leaves, lemon juice and lemon rind together.Seperate into two martini glassess or any glasses. Slowly pour in ginger tea and top up with sprite. Decorate with a sprig of mint leaves.
You can add volka to make it a cocktail.Or ever replace sprite with ginger ale for a try.
Have fun!
