The Benefits Of Ginger For Health

Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a rhizome plant that is very popular as a spice and medicinal ingredient. The rhizome is shaped like fingers that bulge in the middle sections. The dominant spicy taste is due to a ketone compound called zingeron. Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae tribe. The scientific name of ginger was given by William Roxburgh from the Greek language, namely zingiberi, from the Sanskrit language, namely singaberi.

The Benefits Of Ginger

• Reducing Pain During Menstruation

  Women often feel abdominal pain during menstruation. You can consume ginger to help reduce the pain.

• Healthy Digestive System

  Ginger also has benefits for maintaining the digestive system. Eating ginger can prevent flatulence, constipation, or acid reflux. Ginger added to food also functions to prevent food poisoning due to bacteria.

• Increase Male Fertility

  The benefits of ginger can also be felt by men. Ginger is believed to increase the amount of the hormone testosterone which can increase male fertility.

• Eliminate Nausea

  Its distinctive smell and ingredients can be used to relieve nausea. In addition, consuming ginger can also be used to treat seasickness. You can take advantage of ginger by boiling the water or mixing it into tea.

• Fighting Infections

  You can use ginger to help fight viruses that cause infection. This is due to the active compound gingerol it has.

• Maintain Brain Health

  Ginger has benefits that can maintain brain health. By consuming ginger regularly can inhibit the inflammatory process that occurs in the brain.

• Reduces Inflammation

  Ginger can reduce inflammation in joints. Its anti-inflammatory properties can slowly reduce the impact of rheumatism.

• Prevent Cancer

  The benefits of ginger can also be used to prevent cancer. By consuming ginger it is believed to inhibit the growth of uterine cancer cells.

• Blood Circulation

  Ginger can provide a powerful blood circulation stimulant. It contains a stimulating effect on the heart muscle to thin the blood and improve blood circulation.

• Relieving Stress

  Ginger has a distinctive aroma and contains polyphenols that can help relieve stress. Consume ginger every day to help relieve stress.

• Avoiding Heart Disease

  Ginger can reduce bad cholesterol levels in the body. Bad cholesterol is known to increase the risk of heart disease.

• Increased Appetite

  Ginger can help you to increase your appetite. To help restore lost appetite, chew a piece of ginger with lemon and salt.

• Relieves Throat

  Ginger can have a warm effect on the throat. Consume ginger water to relieve itching due to respiratory diseases.

• Preventing Baldness

  Frequent hair loss can be treated by using ginger. Ginger stimulates the follicles on the scalp to nourish the scalp and strengthen it. Use ginger as a hair mask by crushing it and mixing it with virgin coconut oil.

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