Description:
Ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine. Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant, whose root or rhizome is used as a spice. Raw ginger is composed of 79% water, 18% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 1% fat (table). In 100 grams, raw ginger supplies 80 Calories and contains moderate amounts of vitamin B6 and the dietary minerals, magnesium and manganese, but otherwise is low in nutrient content. Ginger produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into yellow flowers. And the ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a mild taste.
Uses and Benefits:
1. Ginger produces a hot, fragrant kitchen spice.
2. Ginger also has a role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
3. It is also rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and protein. In terms of minerals, it has sodium, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. Vitamins in it include vitamin C, folate, vitamin B6, riboflavin, and niacin.
4. It has long been used as a preventive measure for motion sickness and seasickness.
5. Ginger helps in curing nausea and vomiting.
6. It can be used in the form of tea for keeping the body warm.
7. It helps in regulating high sugar levels and soothing the stomach, thus, maintaining its regular rhythm.
8. It produces healthy digestive system.
9. It prevents the occurrence of ulcers, which are generally characterized by bleeding and acute gastric irritability.
10. Ginger also reduces risk of high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, stroke and heart disease.
11. A healthy heart and increased blood flow lend to increased sexual energy and libido.