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Qualities of Ginger
Ginger was the first spices to reach Europe. Its name comes from Hindi. It is widely used in cooking as a species. It has a tangy, sharp and slightly sweet.
For its conservation should be stored in a frosted glass jar, so do not give the light and in a dry place.
Ginger contains an essential oil, gingerol, which gives properties aperitif, digestive and carminative (gas). It is especially useful in gastritis caused by alcohol and also protects the stomach from injury caused by anti-inflammatory drugs preventing the formation of ulcers.
It is anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, laxative and expectorant. Low fever and its therapeutic benefits act on the airways, making it excellent for relieving dysphonia, hoarseness, cough, sore throat.
It is also good for cardiovascular problems, fatigue or stress. Helps burn fat and reduce blood cholesterol.
This plant is known in the Far East since ancient times for treating inflammation of the joints as arthritis.
Some authors favor of alternative medicine stops indicate that ginger reduced vomiting and nausea, so it is recommended chemotherapy treatments. Also to avoid dizziness caused by the movement when traveling, we recommend taking a 3 or 2 hours before starting the trek.
The fresh juice of ginger is used in the treatment of burns, while the essential oil has analgesic properties.