We use ginger in many dishes for taste, but do you ever know the magical health benefits of ginger. This spice originates in Southeast Asia, it can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice. It’s a very common ingredient in recipes. It’s sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.
So, here are the list of amazing health benefits of ginger:
Traditional Remedy for Cold
As per Ayurveda, one of the best remedies for cold is ginger. Drinking ginger tea will help to cure cold, head ache, etc. You can add honey as per your preference. Another remedy you can try is ginger cinnamon cardamom tea also.
Prevents Cancer
Ginger is very effective in blocking prostate cancer cells and their growth, the bioactive molecules in ginger may slow down the growth of cancer cells. However, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is able to reduce your risks of having cancer.
Lowers Cholesterol
A daily dose of ginger may help you battle your “bad” or LDL cholesterol levels. In a recent study, taking 5 grams of ginger a day for 3 months lowered people’s LDL cholesterol an average of 30 points.
Treats Inflammation
Inflammation is said to be the process wherein white blood cells protects us from infection and viruses. But sometimes this may go wrong and cause severe joint pain and so forth. In this process, your bodies immune system begins to cause damage to its own tissues thus resulting in inflammation. Ginger consists of anti-inflammatory components and antioxidants that can cure inflammation.
Eases Arthritis Symptoms
Ginger is an anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. That may be especially helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You might get relief from pain and swelling either by taking ginger by mouth or by using a ginger compress or patch on your skin.
Protects the Liver
Ginger is said to protect you from harmful chemicals that can hurt your liver. It also reduces the risks of your liver from ageing. There are heavy metal and drugs that get sedimented on your liver and ginger is said to wash it away. Most importantly it protects your liver from damaging and scaring.
Keeps Your Mouth Healthy
The antibacterial properties of ginger help to brighten your smile. The gingerols an active compound in ginger keep oral bacteria from growing, it is the same bacteria cause periodontal disease, a serious gum infection.
Improves Brain Function
The anti-inflammatory properties available in ginger can also keep you alert and helps in good brain functionality. It basically increases your presence of mind. Ginger root can improve cognitive function also.
Help Fight Infections
Gingerol, the bioactive compound in fresh ginger, can help lower the risk of infections. Its active constituent gingerol has analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial effects. Ginger extract has abilities to inhibit the growth of different types of bacteria, especially oral bacteria linked to inflammatory diseases in the gums, such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
Menstrual Cramps
The pain that a woman goes through during her menstrual cycle may be unbearable for some, but ginger can succumb to that pain. It is said that 1 gram of ginger a day can ease menstrual cycle if take for a continuous 3 days.
