The health benefits of ginger have been recognized for thousands of years. Recently, it has been raised into a superfood status. Many ongoing studies confirm that ginger root has many health benefits for human health.
The ginger plant is native to Asia, where it has been used as a cooking spice for over 4,000 years. Since ancient times, it is an indispensable plant in traditional Chinese medicine, dating back at least 2,000 years ago.
One of the notable health benefits is the way it stimulates the formation of gastric juice, saliva and bile, and inhibits nausea. Therefore, incorporating ginger into a healthy diet can help improve intestinal function and stimulate appetite. In Ayurveda (a traditional Hindu medicine system originating from the Indian subcontinent), this is used to treat stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. The health benefits of ginger root also include: treating the common cold, relieving muscle pain and relieving symptoms of rheumatism.
Health benefits of ginger root in Germany
In Germany, 2018 is the year of ginger; its root is known as the healing plant of the year. Research on ginger’s medicinal uses is underway, as scientists investigate the traditional medicinal uses as well as potential new therapeutic uses.
Here are some of the medicinal properties:
- Anti-nausea, especially morning sickness
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Soothe muscle aches
- Improved blood sugar
- Indigestion
- Stimulate appetite
- Relieve menstrual pain
- Lower cholesterol
- Prevent cancer
- Cognitive benefits, potential for preventing Alzheimer’s
Ginger – Chinese royal tree
The health benefits have played an important role in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. In fact, it is classified in the royal family, which are medicinal plants that can be taken in relatively large quantities for an indefinite period of time, with no negative side effects. These plants are credited with preventing disease in healthy people and preserving vitality and strength.
The use of ginger in Europe has grown as a result of the expansion of trade routes from Asia, which yielded a number of previously unknown medicinal plants in Europe but widely used in Asia. Initially, the Greeks and Romans used it mainly as a condiment. As early as the 1st century AD, the famous Greek doctor Hyoscorides recommended ginger to treat stomach ailments.
In the medieval times, the prominence of ginger in German traditional medicine was firmly established. Developed through the medical network, as a major provider of medieval medical treatments, ginger root’s health benefits became widely known relatively quickly. Paracelsus (a doctor, botanist, alchemist, Swiss-born German astrologer) who recommended it as a remedy for gastrointestinal problems.
It is safe to consume less than 4g per day. Consuming more than 4 grams per day has not been well studied. But side effects are usually negligible. Normally, the hot taste of raw ginger prevents most people from consuming too much fresh ginger. Keep a close watch on your intake while taking a supplement.
Fresh, dried and ground ginger
Ginger root is commonly available in two forms: dried and fresh. You can enjoy the health benefits of ginger root by eating either form.
Fresh ginger is sold as young and mature ginger. Mature ginger has firmer skin than young ginger because the skin usually hardens over time. The skin of the young ginger is thin, so you can eat it. It has a supple skin. Therefore, you need to peel it before using it, (if using for tea is recommended to leave the peel). You can use one of two types. Fresh ones can be chopped, sliced or chopped for use in food or for other purposes.
Ginger powder is made from crushed dried ginger. It is an ingredient in a variety of products, including ginger root supplement capsules and ginger spices for cooking. During processing, flour is often mixed with other additives.
Alternatively you can use dried ginger. The sticky dried ones actually takes away a portion of the moisture of the fresh fruit. When the product is put in the oven, the temperature is maintained at 50-70 degrees Celsius, about the same as the exposure to the sun. then cool the dried portion again. Therefore, when enjoying supple dried ginger, it is usually soft, soft, chewy and special, retains the inherent flavor and aroma of fresh fruit.
With dried ginger you can take it anytime, anywhere and use it without having to soak, wash or grind, besides it is not too bitter and bitter like fresh ones, can be sipped as a dish. Extremely useful for health.
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