The sphere of application of ginger root is multifaceted. It is used in cooking, is in demand in medicine and cosmetology, and also ginger tea is an excellent tool in combating obesity.
What useful properties does the ginger root have?
Useful properties of ginger root are due to the content of aluminum, asparagine, caprylic acid, calcium, choline, chromium, germanium, iron, linoleic, nicotinic and oleic acids, magnesium, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, ascorbic acid and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and A. In addition, ginger contains essential amino acids: methionine, threonine, tryptophan, valine and phenylalanine. The root of ginger contains essential oil (1-3%), due to which it has a tart and spicy aroma.
Useful properties of ginger root
The root of ginger is known for its detoxification, anti-inflammatory, tonic, analgesic and healing effects. It also facilitates the digestion of food, the normalization of the secretion of digestive juices, the elimination of flatulence, dysbiosis and the purification of the body of toxins and toxins.
Thanks to its beneficial properties, the ginger root is used to treat many diseases. It helps with angina, ARI and cough. And grated ginger is an excellent remedy for rheumatism, dizziness, as well as food poisoning, accompanied by severe nausea.
The useful properties of ginger root are also known for women's health. It helps to cope well with menstrual cramps and normalizes the functioning of the genital area. In addition, the ginger root has a beneficial effect on the skin, giving it elasticity and elasticity. Ginger masks perfectly combat age-related skin changes, nourish, moisturize and tone her. In home cosmetics, the root of ginger is perfectly combined with honey, lemon juice and olive oil.
Due to its useful properties, the root of ginger is famous as a means for losing weight. To get rid of extra pounds, you need to drink ginger tea daily. His preparation is not difficult. You need to chop a piece of root (2-3 centimeters), pour 1 liter of boiling water and let it brew for 20-30 minutes. If desired, you can add a slice of lemon or a little honey to the finished tea. Such a drink helps to cleanse the body and speed up metabolic processes.
To eliminate toothache, it is enough to chew a small piece of ginger root or apply it to a sore spot. And to relax and regain strength after a hard day's work, it's enough to take a ginger bath.
To get rid of back pain, you need to prepare a compress. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of chopped ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of chili pepper and a little turmeric. Mix all the ingredients with warm water until it is mushy. Now this tool needs to be put on a fabric, put on a problem area and hard to fix. Keep
Contraindications to the use of ginger root
Despite all the useful properties, the root of ginger has contraindications for use. You can not take it with diverticulitis, diverticulosis, pregnancy, lactation, gallstones, severe fever, duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal diseases, esophageal reflux and ulcerative colitis. In addition, sometimes ginger root can provoke allergic reactions in the form of itching, rashes and urticaria. With sensitive skin, you should stop using ginger essential oil.