Ginger root
Ginger vulgaris in the Sanskrit language "Vishvabhesada" in translation means "universal medicine". A unique plant of the ginger family. Homeland is West India and South-East Asia. In the wild does not occur. It is used for food as a spice, has many useful medicinal properties. In appearance it resembles a cane 2 meters high with sharp sheets. Inflorescence of violet or yellow-orange color. Has a powerful developed root system. There are two types of ginger roots - white and black. Black ginger is obtained by simple scalding of the rhizomes, to obtain white it is required to clean the rhizome with a brush and rub it with 2% sulfuric acid solution. Black ginger in comparison with white is more burning and has a pronounced taste and smell.
Useful properties of ginger
Useful properties, such as anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, analgesic, resorptive, tonic, choleretic, bactericidal, carminative, healing, which has a root of ginger, do not occur in such a large number of spices. When eaten as spices, it facilitates easier digestion of food, favorably affects the gastrointestinal tract. Regular intake of ginger increases appetite, improves digestion and stimulates the production of gastric juice. Recommended for peptic ulcer, indigestion.
Ginger root
- has pronounced antioxidant properties;
- used as a means to protect against parasites, reducing the multiplication of microbes;
- effective in the treatment of colds, flu, cough, congestion in the lungs. Has an expectorant, warming effect;
- Anesthetizes with renal, biliary, intestinal colic;
- fights against allergic rashes and skin diseases;
- Helps reduce cholesterol in the blood;
- a mild laxative;
- the root of the root has a diuretic effect and contributes to increased salivation;
- it is used for pains in joints, edema, muscle pains and sprains;
- relieves convulsions during menstrual bleeding;
- It can stimulate the thyroid gland;
- helps with physical and mental fatigue;
- accelerates the metabolism, is used for weight loss;
- during pregnancy, relieves toxemia, helps with "seasickness";
- Increases the tone of the uterus, helps with infertility, improves potency;
- improves cerebral circulation, heals atherosclerosis;
- cleans the body of toxins and toxins, deposited in cells and leading to various diseases;
- used in cosmetology and aromatherapy;
- preventive against cancer and malignant tumors;
- freshens breath, relieves of problems in an oral cavity.
Contraindications when using ginger:
- Pregnancy;
- fever;
- gastrointestinal illness;
- lactation;
- stomach ulcer;
- diverticulosis;
- pre-dental ulcer;
- nonspecific ulcerative colitis.
Candied fruit
Candied fruits are known since ancient times. They were popular in Russia as an exotic food, both in the West and in the East. Sugar the fruits of the steel in order to preserve the crop in a hot climate.
Candied fruits are fruits, berries or vegetables, which for some time were boiled in sugar syrup, separated from it and dried. According to GOST, in candied fruits should be not less than 80% of dry matter.
These candied fruits are much paler than those in which dyes have been added to attract buyers and a beautiful appearance. When you use such dried fruits, there will be no special benefit. However, nutritionists recommend replacing sweets with candied fruits, despite the fact that they have a lot of sugar. Such fruits contain fiber, vitamins and trace elements. In addition, the replacement of sweets for candied fruits allows you to keep your teeth healthy.
To check the quality of candied fruits on the market or in the store, pour them with boiling water and leave for half an hour. If the product is not real, then the fruit will simply dissolve in water. If the present - turn into a transparent flat cake.
Therefore, it is better to cook this delicacy at home. Such candied fruits will contain essential oils, vitamins and organic acids. For cooking, you need a kilogram of orange crusts, cut into cubes or straws. Pour them with three glasses of water and add a half kilogram of sugar. Before this, be sure to soak the cakes in the water for 4 days to eliminate the bitterness. Cook them for 30 minutes. Then pour the syrup out of the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, cool and leave for 6 hours.
The second time to cook the candied fruit five minutes and leave it for ten hours. And so repeat five times. Dry them recommended on a large platter.
Useful properties of candied fruits
Watermelon - has a diuretic effect, so it is recommended for edema caused by kidney and cardiovascular diseases. It removes excess cholesterol from the body, it has a restorative effect.
Pineapple dried - promotes active burning of fats, rich in vitamins A, B, C, fiber, trace elements (iodine, magnesium, chlorine). It is able to prevent cancerous tumors, improves blood circulation.
Cantaloupe, or Thai melon - a source of vitamin C. It is not recommended for people with kidney disease due to the high content of oxalic acid.
Mango - contains the entire list of vitamins from A to E. It struggles with the accumulation of fats because of the presence in the fruit of the enzyme papain. It is famous for improving digestion, promoting fast digestion of food, and removing cleavage products. It alleviates the course of such diseases as colitis, gastritis, ulcer. Has antibacterial, diuretic and astringent effect. Reduces the need for insulin for diabetes.
Now you know everything about the root of ginger, candied fruits, useful properties and contra-indications of these products. We wish to meet you in the spring in excellent spirits and remain cheerful!