I would like to tell you about ginger, which has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. This unique plant comes from India, from where it was subsequently distributed throughout the world since the 9th century. Ginger has a height of 1-1.5 meters, propagated by rhizomes, which, after a year of cultivation, are pre-dried, peeled and used.
Ginger. Medicinal properties and contraindications
Pickled, candied or fresh ginger is sold in markets or supermarkets. Most of the population knows the plant as a wonderful seasoning that gives the dish indescribable taste and medicinal qualities.
Recently, the medicinal properties of ginger have also become widely known. Recipes from this plant have been adopted by women to fight overweight.
Root Composition
Yes, this is just a storehouse of all sorts of useful substances! Essential oil gives a special aroma to ginger. At the root are fatty oils and acids, resinous substances, macro- and microelements (potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc), ginger contains essentialamino acids: tryptophan, leucine, methionine, threonine, valine and phenylalanine, vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. So let's find out what ginger can do.
Healing properties and contraindications
- Due to its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger is great for fighting colds, flu and sore throats. It warms, allows you to sweat well. For such a treatment, it is necessary to crush the root and take a warm tincture from it.
- Everyone knows the beneficial effects of ginger on digestion. It stimulates the production of gastric juice, increases appetite, relieves heartburn. A diet with ginger root can help fight ulcers, indigestion, belching, and generally improves the functioning of the digestive tract.
- Ginger cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, so it is good for poisoning and overeating, it also speeds up metabolic processes, it is valued for its ability to expend calories perfectly, which is very important when losing weight. And ginger is not capable of that!
- The healing properties and contraindications of the root of this herb were known in ancient China, where ginger was chewed to get rid of seasickness. Chewing the root is now known to promote he althy gums, teeth, and a clean mouth.
- An interesting fact is that ginger can be used during pregnancy (but not when breastfeeding). It contains the vitamins and minerals necessary for the mother and the unborn baby, in the early stagespregnancy helps fight morning sickness, nausea and general weakness.
- The beneficial properties of ginger have been used for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the reproductive system. It helps fight infertility, improves potency, the degree of arousal, promotes a he althy orgasm.
Be sure that the miraculous properties of ginger, proven by all, do not end there. The plant will be a timely help for allergies and other inflammations, they can neutralize the effect of mushroom poisoning, ginger is able to rid the blood of excess cholesterol, and it also strengthens blood vessels, making them more elastic. Ginger improves cerebral circulation and memory, fights hypertension, diseases of the joints (arthritis, rheumatism, arthritis), puts the thyroid gland in order. It is proved that the root of this plant is an excellent prevention of cancer and tumors; it improves the general physical condition, boosts immunity, helps to preserve youth and cope with beriberi, relieve stress and restore strength. Unfortunately, ginger is contraindicated in patients with stomach ulcers, hepatitis, at high temperatures. In late pregnancy and breastfeeding, ginger will also have to be abandoned.
In traditional medicine recipes, the root of this plant is an indispensable component. The only thing you can add: use ginger! The medicinal properties and contraindications of this plant are now well known to you.
