There is probably no house in India, where dishes are
prepared without the use of ginger. It forms an amazing spice that is savoury,
both for spicy and sweet dishes and as a result, most Indian dishes include
this spice for making them tastier and healthier. But did you know that both
fresh and dried ginger has medicinal properties as well?
Here are the top 13 benefits
proffered by ginger
1.
Healing properties: Ginger can be used as a
fresh root or a milled powder for healing all kinds of sores and cuts and it
prevents spread of infections.
2.
Helps in relieving pain: If you can boil ginger for a short
time and drink the liquid, it can help in alleviating the chronic and acute
pain caused by arthritis, rheumatism, abdominal
cramps, back pain, bronchial
asthma and bronchitis, neck stiffness, inflammation in the kidney and liver.
3.
Regenerating properties: Ginger can help in increasing the
blood circulation, eliminating toxins and regenerating the tissues that have
been harmed with any kind of disease.
4.
Fat burning abilities: Ginger can act as a fat burner and
aids in weight loss. It
can create a feeling of fullness and reduces sudden food craving so that you
will not have to snack in between meals.
5.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Regardless of what has triggered the
cause of pain, ginger has the potential to set you free from it owing to the
anti-inflammatory properties contained in ginger roots.
6.
Helps in relieving sinusitis: Ginger has a notable impact on the
health of those suffering from sinusitis. If you are suffering from asthma, you
may have it too.
7.
Alleviating nausea: Ginger
root can soothe the nerve and can prevent headache, vomiting and migraine.
It can relieve you from tiredness and soreness of muscles caused due to long
voyages.
8.
Fighting abdominal discomfort: By consuming ginger tea on regular
basis, your digestion, as well as food absorption, can be prevented.
9.
Reduction of inflammation: Ginger root helps in soothing swollen
joints and tired muscles. It is also recommended for relieving pain and burning
sensation.
10. Fighting
menstrual problems: Dipping a towel in ginger tea and
putting in the region of the uterus can aid in relaxing the muscles.
11. Relieving
stress: A cupful of ginger tea can aid in
improving the mood and reducing stress and tension.
12. Empowering
the immune system: The antioxidants contained in ginger
roots can help in strengthening the immunity system by reducing stroke risk and
cleaning arteries.
13. Treating
cancer: It has been proven that ginger tea
can kill cancer cells.
There are
specific rules and ways of consuming Aadrak (ginger) by people of different
constitutions and regions. An Ayurvedic
constitutional examination can help you in understanding which and when is the
best way for you to consume ginger.
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