Interesting facts and benefits of ginger

Ginger root is a common herb with various medicinal benefits. It is an essential ingredient used in the kitchen for preparing different dishes. Moreover, it has numerous health benefits that can prevent various illnesses in kids and families. Read this post to learn more about the facts, and benefits of ginger ( adrak in Hindi) for your family and your children.

Do you know the medicinal properties and benefits of ginger root?

• Ginger is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal too.
• It is anti-inflammatory.
• It is an antiseptic and an anti-clotting agent.
• Plus, it is antitussive, analgesic, and antispasmodic.
• Ginger is an anti-coagulant too.
• It contains different kinds of antioxidants.
• It provides ample proteins, minerals, vitamins, and essential oils and contains no cholesterol.                                              

The list is endless. With so many properties and qualities, ginger root is a widely used spice and medicine. It would be a blunder if you ignore it and exclude it from your daily diet.

Uses of Ginger for health issues

Here are some easy uses of ginger in daily life that can benefit kids and adults. However, avoid giving ginger to kids under two.

1. Extract some juice from ginger and mix a spoonful of honey into it. The mixture is ideal to provide relief from a cold and cough.

2. You can also apply ginger oil on the chest and back to treat a cough.

3. Boil some ginger slices in water and now prepare tea as usual. The ginger tea relieves you from sore throat and headache. The recipe is also useful in case of flu, fevers, migraine, and menstrual pain.

4. Ginger is also a safe remedy for pregnant women to deal with morning sickness. However, the quantity should not exceed more than one gram per day.

5. Take one gram of ginger half an hour before travel to avoid motion sickness and nausea. Else, you may take ginger biscuits prior to travel.

6. Incorporate ginger in your daily cooking to enhance the taste and nutritional value. It would also take care of your digestive system.

7. Ginger cures flatulence and indigestion. Chop some ginger into thin strips, add salt, and lemon juice as per taste. The color of ginger will change from yellow to pink. Store it in a jar and keep it in the fridge. Consume half a spoon of the same with lunch and dinner. It would relieve you from gas, heartburn, worms in the stomach, and indigestion.

8. To reduce the pain and inflammation from arthritis, mix some ginger essential oil in your bathwater. You may also apply the fresh ginger paste to the affected area to reduce the pain.

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9. Ginger is great for adults, especially for your heart. It prevents blood clotting and controls cholesterol levels. Remember to include it in your meals for a healthy heart.

10. If you have diabetes, then consuming a glass of water mixed with a spoon of ginger juice on an empty stomach in the morning will be beneficial. It would regulate your blood sugar levels.

11. Ginger prevents various kinds of cancer, like colon cancer and cancers of the lung, prostate, pancreas, and breast.

12. Another amazing benefit of ginger for girls and women is menstrual relief. Using ginger during periods can provide relief from pain. A simple way to avail this benefit is to drink a cup of hot ginger tea.

How to Make Ginger Tea?

It's super easy. Simply boil the ginger slices in some water and reduce the water to half. Strain and pour into a cup, add honey as well as lemon juice, if you like, and drink it hot. This simple ginger tea recipe is a remedy for so many health issues.

Fun Fact  with Recipe on Indian Ginger Tea or Adrak Wali Chai

Try Indian ginger tea for flavor and health benefits!

Indian ginger tea is widely famous. It is said, most people start their day with typical ginger tea, have it during work, and beat their exhaustion, again with this adrak chai.

To make ginger tea in Indian style, boil some grated or sliced ginger in 1 cup of water, let it steep till the water is reduced to half.  You may also add basil leaves, cardamom seeds, cloves, etc., to enhance the flavour. Now, add some milk, sugar as per taste and tea leaves. Bring to a boil, strain and drink it hot!

Indian parents offer this ginger tea to kids during the winter season to prevent cold and cough. 

Note on Ginger ( adrak) Usage

If you cannot consume ginger in its original form, then you may also use ginger supplements. Ginger can be consumed raw or in powder form. Its extract is equally valuable. There are numerous mouthwatering ginger recipes like ginger cakes, ginger biscuits, ginger pancakes, ginger preservatives, ginger muffins, ginger sauces, and much more.

Next time, remember to add ginger in your vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian dishes for high flavor, aroma and good health.