As you know, the earlier treatment of a cold has begun, the easier it will be to have the disease, the less likely the development of complications, the faster the recovery. Therefore, at the first manifestations of the disease, and this may be a perspiration in the throat, coughing, itching in the nose, sneezing, weakness, drowsiness, etc., it is recommended to use proven therapeutic methods. Very effective and safe in this case are folk methods that involve the use of natural remedies. And one of these remedies that help with colds and coughs is ginger.
Therapeutic effect of ginger root against colds
The root of the tropical plant ginger is a rhizome, somewhat similar to potato tubers, having a rough surface of beige color, and inside it is light yellow, having a characteristic pleasant aroma. The value of this product is explained by the unique composition, in which there are important amino acids, vitamins (A, B, C), minerals, essential oil, organic acids, etc. The healing properties of ginger root are as follows:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- diaphoretic;
- tonic;
- warming;
- expectorant;
- pain reliever;
- immunostimulating, etc.
Treatment of colds with ginger is also based on the ability of this agent to cause the expansion of blood vessels and blood flow to the inflamed mucous membranes of the respiratory system, so causative agents of infection and toxins leave the body sooner. In addition, the root of ginger contributes to overall improvement in the state, raising the mood.
How to brew ginger for cold?
Ginger can be used for medicinal purposes in a variety of forms. For example, the easiest way to use it is to add to dishes (soups, broths, meat and fish dishes, sweets). When choking in the throat , nasal congestion, you can just hold a small piece of ginger in your mouth for a while, which will help ease breathing, relieve inflammation and swelling. However, for catarrhal diseases, the most effective is the use of ginger root as a hot drink.
To brew ginger for the treatment of colds, it is best to use a fresh young root, but, in extreme cases, a dried root in the form of a powder. There are many recipes for brewing ginger from cold, but the leading is the recipe with honey and lemon. This tea is very tasty and will surely please everyone.
The recipe for ginger tea
Ingredients:
- ginger root (crushed) - 1 table. a spoon;
- lemon - 1 slice;
- natural honey - 1 teaspoonful. a spoon;
- water 250 ml.
Preparation and use
Shredded on a fine grater or with a knife ginger root put in a mug and pour freshly boiled water. Cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. After this, add lemon in infusion and leave for about five minutes. Then dilute the honey in the drink. Drink the resulting tea should be immediately after preparation in small sips for 3-4 cups a day.
It is also possible to prepare on the basis of these same ingredients a mixture that is stored in the refrigerator and taken as an independent agent or for addition to ordinary tea.
The recipe for the mixture
Ingredients:
- ginger root - 120 g;
- lemon - 4 pieces;
- honey - 150 ml.
Preparation and use
Grind the ginger root and lemons with a blender. Add honey and mix well. Put the composition in a glass container, cover and put in the refrigerator. Take a tablespoon per day.
Contraindications to cold cure for ginger:
- diseases of the gallbladder;
- serious pathology of the gastrointestinal tract;
- high blood pressure;
- pregnancy.