Ginger, the root of miracle

For many centuries, ginger has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. It is known for its aromatic smell and use in the kitchen, but this natural spice shows many therapeutic uses if it is used internally or externally.

Ginger is originally found in Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in many tropical countries. Jamaica is now the major producer of ginger export more than two million pounds a year and is available throughout the year. The flesh of ginger may be red, yellow or white covered with a brown skin depending on the type of ginger, but at the same time, the research continues discover more benefits for the health of the use of ginger in all varieties including anti - inflammatory, carminative, antispasmodic and much more. It is high in potassium, manganese and Silicon that promotes healthy skin, hair and nails and is also rich in vitamin A, C, E and b complex

Ginger is available in many forms in the market, but should choose fresh ginger to maximize the benefits it offers. Fresh ginger is firm, smooth and free of molds. Young ginger root does not require peeling, while mature Ginger has a tough skin. You can store in the refrigerator up to three weeks and you can store peeled in the freezer up to six months.

Therapeutic benefits of ginger

Gastrointestinal health benefits

-Promotes the Elimination of intestinal gas
-Relax and calm of the intestinal tract
-It reduces nausea, vomiting, and safe for use by pregnant women
-Relieves indigestion and improves Gastric motility
-Prevents constipation
-It stimulates the production of digestive juices
-Clean the colon

Anti - inflammatory benefits

-Reduces pain and improve mobility of people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
-Soothing powerful pain

Respiratory benefits

-Mixture of honey and ginger with black pepper may reduce asthma symptoms
-Mixture of honey and Ginger provides relief to a person with a cough, colds, sore throat and runny nose

Specific therapeutic effects

-Help to reduce nausea
-Help to reduce the symptoms of motion sickness
-Relief for menstrual cramps
-Migraine pain relief
-Thinning blood therefore avoids blot clot prevent heart attacks
-Relief in pain caused by minor burns, irritation of the skin and outer wounds such as snake bites

In addition to its health benefits, studies also show that ginger may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol. Studies also show that the main component of gingerbread called gingerols is effective in inhibiting the growth of human colorectal cancer cells and induces cell death of ovarian cancer cells.

Leah Raymundo
Organic compounds Shizu, Inc
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