Ginger and Its Many Uses | Recipes Included

Ginger is the spice made from the rhizome, or enlarged underground stem, of the herbaceous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. Chocked full of antioxidants; for centuries, it has been used in medical traditions throughout the world. Native to southern Asia, ginger is a warming, stimulating herb which is especially useful for circulation. It is used in Ayurvedic practice, Western herbalism, and aromatherapy to relieve pain, curb inflammation, and settle nausea. The essential oil distilled from the root smells similar to fresh root ginger. Ginger is known to have antiviral properties, contains more than 50 antioxidant compounds, and has powerful anti-inflammatory benefits that have been shown to aid breathing and respiration. It’s also great at relieving nausea, treating aches and pains in the body, and reducing indigestion. Basically, ginger can both help combat viral infection and alleviate its symptoms.Jaya Jaya Myra Here is a further look at the properties of ginger: PungentSweetWarming DryingCarminative (a drug that relieves flatulence.)Antispasmodic (is an agent that suppresses muscle spasms.)Diaphoretic (chiefly of a drug) inducing perspiration.Anti-emetic (helps to ease symptoms of nausea or vomiting.)Rubefacient (is a substance for topical application that produces redness of the skin, e.g. by causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation.)Analgesic (painkillers or pain relievers.)Antiseptic (relating to or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.)AntioxidantExpectorantPromotes sweatingAntidepressantStimulant Table Of Contents