Piquant taste, delicate aroma and rich palette of useful properties have long become synonymous with ginger. Ginger, this is a plant that still does not cease to amaze with discoveries in the areas of its application. And if you consider that this product is known from antiquity and came to us from the East, it becomes clear why he was so fond of both sexes. In addition to gastronomic qualities, the medicinal properties of ground ginger are widely used.
If you have ever tried a dish flavored with ground ginger, or drank fragrant tea with shavings of this plant, but certainly noted its uncommonness. That's right: even in the home of ginger, no lavish feast or ordinary dinner can not do without it. And it's not just a craving for sharp and tart. Only 10 grams of this root have a tremendous anti-aging and antibacterial effect on the entire body. Just imagine - in appearance the usual crooked root, rather dense and fleshy. But what is the spectrum of substances filling it: essential oils, amino acids, vitamins A, C, B, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium. Where will all these healing properties of the treasure come in?
Elimination of problems in the genital area is one of the few properties of ginger that is unfairly forgotten. Still Greeks and Arabs with the help of ginger drinks restored male strength and treated female infertility. In modern sexology, ginger is considered a powerful aphrodisiac product, which enhances sexual attraction.
Nausea and gastrointestinal diseases. Ginger eliminates even the symptoms of seasickness and very much helps people who have undergone chemotherapy, when nausea is simply exhausting. Ground ginger is an excellent antispasmodic and natural preparation that stimulates gastric secretion. Has a cholagogue effect. Indispensable for bloating and flatulence.
Diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Infusion of ground ginger can be used in inhalations, gargle with angina, taken internally with a dry painful cough. Especially effective are infusions in combination with honey and green tea.
Preventing colds and hypothermia. The warming healing effect of ginger enhances the blood flow and gently spreads heat throughout the body.
Migraines and common headaches. When they arise Used gruel from ground ginger and water, which is applied in the form of a warm compress on the forehead or temporal region.
Weight loss and normalization of metabolic processes of the body. It is due to active warming heat, which strengthens all processes in the body. Ginger tea is recommended by dietitians in the general course of weight loss and the fight against obesity. Scientists have proved that strong essential oils can accelerate metabolic processes, lead to rapid fat burning and protein breakdown. Usually ginger tea for weight loss is prepared from the root, rubbing it on a fine or medium grater. Brew in a thermos with green, black tea, chamomile, mint or melissa. Enough to insist 15 minutes, drink warm and better freshly prepared. If you need to lose large amounts, then ginger is brewed together with cloves of garlic or a leaf of cranberries, which will help improve kidney function. To get the resulting drink was not tart, it must be filtered and add a slice of lemon, a spoonful of honey or cane sugar. You need to drink this tea before meals and not at night, so that you do not cause insomnia to cause insomnia. To use pure ginger tea is always not recommended, so it is better to cook it with a combination of additional ingredients.
For the face and body skin - perhaps one of the most interesting and relevant for every woman questions. As well as for professional cosmetologists, who use ginger in the development of new products to the maximum. In addition to its antimicrobial properties, ginger restores the balance of the skin and tones the cells from within. This is an invaluable property in eliminating dryness, flabbiness, sagging and fatigue. Ginger instantly tightens and tones the skin, and in different proportions suitable for any type of skin and age characteristics. Many famous beauties praise products with ginger, which are rich in antioxidants and prevent early skin aging. Also masks, lotions, tonics and regulating creams based on the extract of ginger - this is a life ring for owners of oily and porous skin. They reduce the production of sebum (sebum), antiseptics, and effective helpers in eliminating toxins. Wraps with a gruel of ground ginger are used in SPA procedures and courses on the elimination of cellulite. Young mothers and women giving birth often use a cream with ginger in them to bring back the skin elasticity and reduce visible stretch marks.
Aromatherapy. Did not pass over the ginger and aromatherapy. Although ginger oil is quickly exhaled by contact with air, but adapting it to the properties of the ethereal, you can safely hold health sessions or simply choose perfumes with notes of this spicy plant.
That's how a rich palette of medicinal properties of ground ginger. The plain, ginger root does not leave anyone indifferent. Feel free to enjoy this ancient product and everyone will discover their still unknown sides. By the way, Marco Polo, who in the 18th century brought him from Asia to Western Europe, owes many generations to acquaintance with ginger. This discovery was happy to take not only the cuisine of European countries, but also English-speaking writers, writing a fairy tale about a ginger man. Today, this "fairytale" character can have everyone and take daily profit. But here are some useful tips for a well-to-do hostess:
• Ginger goes on sale as fresh rhizomes, but also dried roots, ground, shavings, in powder.
• In order to thinly cut ginger slices, you can use the usual potato peeler.
• Remember: a tart ginger can cause burning and will not bring the expected enjoyment of consumption. Therefore, know the measure. So, for 2 liters of water, a sliced or whole slice the size of an average sink.
• Ginger is not recommended for use on an empty stomach.
• Tea and decoctions of ginger with the addition of various herbs are allowed to children from 3 years of age. It is necessary to observe the susceptibility to prevent allergic rashes.
• Ginger masks should not be applied to sensitive and damaged skin.
• The most popular additions to ginger in cosmetology, which not only enhance its effect, but also demonstrate its useful properties, are grape seed oil, chamomile, white clay, lemongrass oil, rice bran, shea butter, ginseng extract and patchouli oil.