Dry Ginger
Ginger or zingiber officinale is a herb found chiefly in Asia. The root which is
a rhizome
is the part used commonly. It is used in cooking and has medicinal value in
a variety of
ailments. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since centuries. It is hot
and dry by
nature. Ginger can be kept fresh for long when covered with soil. Dry
ginger/powder
(called saunth in Hindi) too has medicinal uses.
Uses:
Maintains Normal Blood Circulation: Ginger contains chromium, magnesium
and zinc
which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever,
and
excessive sweat.
Remedies Motion Sickness. Ginger is a known effective remedy for the
nausea
associated with motion sickness. The exact reason is unknown, but in a
study of naval
cadets, those given ginger powder suffered less.
Improves absorption. Ginger improves the absorption and stimulation of
essential
nutrients in the body. It does this by stimulating gastric and pancreatic
enzyme
secretion.
Cold and Flu Prevention. Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a
natural
treatment for colds and flu around Asia. The University of Maryland Medical
Center
states that to treat cold and flu symptoms in adults, steep 2 tbsp. of freshly
shredded
or chopped ginger root in hot water, two to three times a day
Combats Stomach Discomfort. Ginger is ideal in assisting digestion, thereby
improving
food absorption and avoiding possible stomach ache. Ginger appears to
reduce
inflammation in a similar way to aspirin and ibuprofen Colon Cancer
Prevention. A
study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth
of
colorectal cancer cells.
Reduce Pain and Inflammation. Ginger contains some of the most potent
anti-
inflammatory fighting substances known and is a natural powerful painkiller.
Fights Common Respiratory Problems. If you’re suffering from common
respiratory
diseases such as a cough, ginger aids in expanding your lungs and loosening
up