Healing properties of the root of ginger are known to the world.In India ginger is widely used as a seasoning in almost every food item.
The root of ginger – a multifunctional tool for a variety of diseases: from colds to micro-injuries. The main properties include antiseptic nature. Ginger contributes to the early healing of abrasions, wounds, cuts, and also exerting an analgesic effect. Ginger is also an excellent sudorific, carminative and tonic.
Due to antiseptic properties, the root of ginger is often used for the treatment of colds – it helps to fight with pathogenic microorganisms, “responsible” for the appearance of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, angina, etc. By the way, with pathogenic microorganisms, ginger can fight on the extent of the entire gastrointestinal tract, which is why it is so “afraid” of intestinal parasites.
The unique properties of ginger make it possible to use it not only as a natural remedy but also as a prophylactic, preventing the appearance and spread of caries and other diseases of the oral cavity.
Chemical composition of Ginger
Its chemical composition determines healing properties of the root of ginger. Ginger contains the necessary trace elements, which are extremely necessary for the human body. For example, a number of amino acids (methionine, tryptophan, threonine, leucine, phenylanine, valine, etc.), vitamins B1, B2 and A, as well as iron, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, sodium. All these substances are needed to maintain a normal life.
Health Benefits of Ginger
Ginger for expectant mothers
Ginger can be considered a universal activator of metabolism, which means that it speeds up the removal of toxins from the body. Namely because of rapidly accumulating toxins in pregnant women develop early and late toxicosis, which is successfully prevented by moderate regular intake of ginger
In India it is said that women who can not get pregnant for a long time should regularly drink ginger tea and even chew ginger. Ginger tea is not an alternative, but an auxiliary way to accelerate the onset of long-awaited pregnancy. Including because ginger is a strong natural aphrodisiac – if a woman suffered from sexual coldness or frigidity, this problem will be solved.
Ginger burns overweight
A glass of ginger tea half an hour before a meal helps speed up the metabolic process – and after a few months, the extra pounds fly off by themselves.
Ginger For Toxin Removal
Ginger is an well-knonw means for normalizing the work of the gastrointestinal tract, contributing to the removal of bile and toxic substances. This directly affects the success of the fight against obesity.
Ginger prevents oncological and cardiovascular diseases
Ginger tea is an effective means of preventing strokes and heart attacks, preventing the formation of blood clots caused by high cholesterol in the blood.
The root of ginger is rich in antioxidants, which exert a regenerating effect on the cells of the human body, promoting their rejuvenation. Due to this property, ginger is used as a preventive measure of cancer.
When ginger is contraindicated
The root of ginger is not recommended for use in acute stages of cardiovascular diseases, with stones in the kidneys and gall bladder. They are contraindications to stomach and duodenum ulcers. The stimulating effect of ginger can lead to deterioration of the condition.
Great caution should be shown when using ginger suffering from allergic diseases: neurodermatitis, bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, etc. The danger consists in intensifying the skin itch, increasing the zone of skin erosion, as well as in the occurrence of a spasmodic cough and edema of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Late gestation is also a contraindication to the use of ginger and ginger drinks. Increased activity of the child in the womb, caused by the stimulating effect of ginger, can provoke premature birth.
During breastfeeding, it is also not advisable to drink ginger drinks and use ginger as spices. Stimulants are transmitted through breast milk from mother to child, the nervous system of which is not yet ready for such loads: it can be overexcited, and the child will become moody and restless. In some cases, the baby can develop acute allergic reactions – skin rashes, spastic cough, and so on.
Ginger perfectly liquefies the blood, so when fragile walls of blood vessels and high blood pressure is also not recommended the use of ginger. In these cases, its effect can be compared with the action of aspirin, a side effect of which is abundant nasal bleeding.
In general, ginger as a potent natural agent should not be consumed immediately in large quantities. It is better to try once, 2-3 days to observe the reaction of the body and only in case of absence of side effects (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, itching, skin rash, coughing, dizziness, and tachycardia) continue moderate regular intake of ginger.
Also, do not self-medicate and in case of complaints about your health, see a doctor.
