Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family. Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
2. Ginger, with its strong and spicy aroma, has its own
place in Indian cuisine. It may be used fresh or dried,
powdered or pickled or in the form of juice or oil. Ginger
tea, the classic Indian household favourite, is the most
commonly used form, not to mention the ginger
concoction given every time someone catches a c. It has
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and antiemetic properties.
About Ginger
3. Treating nausea and vomiting:
Chewing on ginger could reduce nausea and vomiting.
According to studies, ginger can treat sensations of
nausea following surgery, and due to motion sickness,
seasickness, etc. It is also beneficial for nausea as a
result of adverse effect of chemotherapy.
Benefits Of Ginger
4. Preventing morning sickness
Some pregnant women may find ginger beneficial
in preventing their morning sickness. But it is
advisable to consult your doctor before taking it.
5. Remedy for loss of appetite:
Fuel a dull appetite by eating fresh ginger just before
you have your meal. Ginger can get your digestive
juices going and increase your appetite.
6. Aiding in digestion:
Had a large meal? Eat ginger. Ginger improves
absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients and
aids in digestion. It also helps break down the
proteins in your food. Ginger protects your stomach
against ulcers by promoting mucus secretion.
7. Relieve headache
Applying diluted ginger paste on the forehead is
believed to relieve migraine headache. The ability
of ginger to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis helps
relieve pain and inflammation in blood vessels
thereby providing relief from migrane.