❶ Healing Gifts Of Nature: Ginger

Ginger as a spice has been highly valued since antiquity; Europe got acquainted with ginger in the 9th-10th centuries. Russia got to know him in the 16th century - the recipe for gingerbread has been preserved since that time. This spice was used in sbitnya, kvass, liqueurs, home brews, as well as in Easter cakes and buns. But along with its taste, ginger is also known for its healing properties. Location: Location:

Avicenna also described the warming effect of ginger, its benefits for digestion and recommended using it as an antidote.

Ginger root is rich in vitamins C, A, B1, B2, as well as salts of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, potassium and zinc. In addition, it contains virtually all essential amino acids, including threonine, tryptophan, methionine, phenylanine, and valine.

Ginger will help with colds, flu, vomiting, belching, and abdominal pain. In Ayurveda it is believed that it opens blockages in the liver, strengthens memory, softens the body, removes thick matter from the larynx.

Ginger reduces pain in arthritis, improves digestion, stimulates the formation of gastric juice, stimulates the outflow of bile, removes toxins from the body, relieves cramps during painful menstruation, relieves symptoms of nausea and increases immunity.

Regular use of this spice in small amounts warms the stomach and blood and awakens the appetite. Therefore, ginger is especially beneficial in cold climates.

In addition, this wonderful root reduces cholesterol levels, it is considered an excellent remedy for all allergic diseases, even bronchial asthma.

It improves cerebral circulation and strengthens blood vessels, improves memory and stimulates the thyroid gland. Ginger is the best anti-aging remedy, it increases sex drive as well as ginseng.

It is better to use a fresh root than a powder, fresh more aroma and active healing substances. The root should be firm, smooth and free of any dark spots or mildew. It needs to be peeled before use.

Traditional medicine recipes

Ginger tea made from a spoonful of grated fresh root with lemon and honey will perfectly cure colds.

For motion sickness in transport, it is useful to take half a teaspoon of grated root or powder in tea or water half an hour before travel. Pregnant women can also consume mild ginger tea for nausea.

A ginger compress on the back will relieve arthritis pain just as effectively as well-known creams and gels. For a compress, mix two teaspoons of ginger powder, one teaspoon of turmeric, and half a spoonful of chili peppers with warm water. Warm up, put on a cotton cloth, and the cloth on a sore spot and fix well.