When there is a piercing wind or frost outside, our body becomes especially vulnerable. Due to the deficiency of natural sources of vitamins, immunity weakens, which can provoke the development of a cold. And to strengthen the body's defenses, ginger is often used. The brewed root helps eliminate unwanted symptoms and promotes a speedy recovery. At the same time, it is not difficult to use ginger for colds.
Ginger: composition and useful properties
Ginger is familiar to almost every one of us, and it has won the greatest popularity in the culinary field. But at the same time, the ancient healers of the East knew about its beneficial properties and actively used it to treat various diseases. And this is no accident, since this root contains:
- vitamins of group B, as well as A and C;
- minerals - zinc, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, etc.;
- amino acids;
- essential oils;
- zingiberen is a volatile component that helps the body resist viruses andinfections.
This set of biologically active substances makes ginger a rather powerful tool for colds and allows you to use it for both prevention and treatment. And among the main beneficial properties of the burning root, the following are highlighted: anti-inflammatory, antiviral, analgesic, antioxidant and antimicrobial. In addition, tea brewed from ginger helps to improve the functioning of the digestive system, normalizes acidity and improves metabolism.
Treatment of colds
For colds, ginger is recommended to be used in the initial stages of the disease. In this case, the burning root will help as follows:
- eliminate headache and general weakness;
- cure cough;
- reduce elevated body temperature;
- relieve inflammation and sore throat.
And in order to ensure the desired result, it is enough just to brew ginger correctly. But it should be remembered that in each case a specific recipe is used.
Prophylactic
In order to strengthen the immune system and prevent viruses from attacking the body, a drink is prepared from the following ingredients:
- 3 tsp grated ginger;
- natural honey;
- lemon slices;
- 2 liters of water.
Put ginger in a thermos and pour it with the specified amount of boiling water. Close tightly and leave for half an hour. After the specified time, pour the infusion into cups, add one slice of lemon to each and a littlehoney.
Ginger tea for colds
If the symptoms of the disease have already begun to appear, then in this case it is advisable to pay attention to the following recipe for a cold with ginger and lemon. For him, take:
- 1 liter of water;
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger;
- black pepper powder on the tip of a knife;
- lemon.
Pour water into a saucepan, add grated ginger, let it boil and cook for 10 minutes. Put a pinch of black pepper, mix. After the drink has cooled down a bit, pour it into cups and add 15 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice to each. Drinking this tea is recommended with the addition of honey. During the day, you should consume at least 600 ml. The infusion prepared in this way relieves headaches and eliminates inflammatory processes.
Fortifying drink
If you add a little mint to lemon and ginger tea for colds, the result will be a remedy that will not only reduce the intensity of the symptoms of the disease, but also help to relax.
For a drink, take:
- 1 liter of water;
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons minced ginger;
- lemon;
- 5 tbsp. spoons of honey;
- mint leaves.
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Put the prepared ginger and cook at a low boil for about 10 minutes. Next, pour the resulting broth into a thermos, add lemon zest and juice, put mint leaves. After 20 minutes of infusion, pour into cups. Drink with naturalhoney - better "bite" to keep its beneficial properties in full.
Cough medicine
Quite often, ginger is used for colds in order to eliminate coughs. Substances that make up this burning root help to thin the sputum and remove it from the bronchi.
With a dry cough, a drink made from ginger, lemon and honey, mixed in equal proportions, helps well. Lemon and root must be grated or passed through a meat grinder, brewed like regular tea and add honey.
Wet cough will help cure dried ginger. It is mixed with a small amount of turmeric, mint, honey is added and everything is diluted in hot milk. The infusion is kept for about 10 minutes, after which it is consumed throughout the day. Drink about 200 ml of the drink at a time.
Both the first and the second infusion should preferably be prepared in large portions - 1 liter per day. And in order for the product to remain warm until the evening, it must be kept in a thermos. This way you can save time and effort, because with a cold, the weakness that keeps us in bed often overcomes.
Ginger medicine with wine and prunes
Another pretty effective ginger tea recipe for colds. For him, you need to prepare:
- half a liter of brewed tea (preferably green);
- a couple of tablespoons of minced ginger;
- 3-4 prunes;
- a glass of dry wine.
Brew in a saucepantea, add chopped ginger, dried fruits to it, pour wine. Cook on low heat for half an hour. Cool the finished drink a little. It should be drunk in a diluted form - for 50 ml of the product 50 ml of hot water.
Cold ginger drink
Ginger tea for colds can also be consumed cold. Such a drink is an excellent substitute for pharmaceutical preparations. For the recipe, take:
- 5 tablespoons minced ginger root;
- 5 spoons of honey;
- juice of one lemon;
- a couple of sprigs of mint;
- 1.5 liters of water.
To prepare the product, bring the specified amount of water to a boil. Then remove from the stove, add ginger, cover the container with a lid and wrap it with a blanket. After several hours of infusion, put honey, mint into the drink and pour in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature and take for prevention daily with the onset of cold weather. And for colds, ginger and lemon are drunk warm.
Inhalations
Ginger can be inhaled to ease breathing and improve general well-being during colds. In this case, essential oil is used. However, remember that this product contains substances that can provoke the development of an allergic reaction. In any case, before starting such procedures, you should consult a specialist.
Ginger for kids
The following recipe for a cold with ginger is recommended for children. For him, you should take:
- 1 tbsp a spoonful of freshly squeezed ginger juice;
- 4 tbsp. spoons of sugar;
- a glass of water.
Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved. In this case, the syrup must be constantly stirred so that it does not burn to the bottom and walls. Remove from fire and let cool. It is recommended to take it after meals, one tablespoon each.
Wet cough in children is treated with a remedy that consists of milk, ginger and natural liquid honey, prepared according to the above recipe (turmeric is not added!). And for the prevention of viral and infectious diseases, it is quite possible to use a tonic drink.
But in this case, it should be remembered that ginger in the treatment of children can only be used from 6 years old.
Ginger during pregnancy
Ginger drink is a natural remedy that is approved for use in the treatment of colds during pregnancy. However, it is recommended to start taking it with small portions in order to be able to track the reaction of the body. Remember that during pregnancy, the use of concentrated ginger infusions is strictly prohibited.
Contraindications for use
Useful properties of ginger are quite extensive, but in some situations it is not recommended to use products that are not based on it. These include:
- the presence of diseases such as gastritis (especially in its acute form), exacerbation of gastric pathology and peptic ulcer;
- bleedingvarious etiologies;
- too high body temperature;
- allergy;
- individual intolerance.
In addition, taking ginger preparations is highly discouraged on an empty stomach. In this case, the remedy will irritate the mucous membranes, which can subsequently lead to he alth problems.
If you have any chronic diseases, a preliminary consultation with your doctor is required.
Ginger really helps with colds, but in order not to harm your body, you should definitely remember about contraindications. Be always he althy and happy!
