Various spices can change taste of a dish to unrecognizability, but it not their only property.
At the correct use of fragrant and spicy additives it is possible to help the organism to get healthier. Such magic it is capable to make also ginger which is used in various spheres of human life.
It does not need to be represented
To all modern people ginger — a back small, ordinary-looking by sight which has special taste and aroma, not similar to anything, is well-known.
In our daily diet it made the way the remote road from China where it was found in the 2nd century BC. And having reached, strongly was fixed in life of many people as its flavoring and medicinal properties are really unique.
Whether you know? "Universal medicine" — quite so call ginger in India.
Chemical composition
Culinary and medical use of a plant is caused by its rich chemical composition which well affects human health.
Vitamin
Ginger positively affects a physical condition of an organism, contains a large amount of vitamins:
- vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B9);
- vitamin C;
- vitamin K;
- vitamin A;
- vitamin E.
Mineral
Mineral structure of a plant also very different. Existence macro - and minerals provides to ginger the leading position on usefulness among spices.
Macrocells:
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- sodium.
Minerals:
- hardware;
- zinc;
- manganese;
- copper;
- selenium.
Nutrition value and caloric content of ginger
In 100 g of a product contains:
- water — 78.89 g;
- carbohydrates — 17.8 g;
- proteins — 1.8 g;
- cellulose — 2 g;
- fats — 0.8 g.
Nutrition value — 80 kcal that makes 5.62% of average standard daily rate of the person.
Whether you know? Food is acquired easier if to use it together with ginger.
About advantage for women
Use of ginger is useful for people of different gender and age. However for women it is of particular importance and positively affects female health.
In usual life
The plant renders all-improving effect on an organism of women, making them is fresher and is younger.
It is possible because ginger has the following properties:
- removes slags;
- purifies skin (removes inflammations and rashes);
- calms nervous system;
The marjoram, vegetable marrows, kinoa, goat milk, asparagus are capable to calm nervous system.
- improves blood circulation.
Also the plant can help at menstrual pains and facilitate spasms.
The linden, sea cabbage is capable to reduce menstrual pains.
One of features of a root is strengthening of sexual desire and increase in chance to become pregnant. Some even use ginger at treatment of infertility.
At pregnancy
The plant contains a set of the elements useful to future mothers. But, besides, ginger is also capable to resolve some issues, relevant for pregnant women. The plant can help women who are tormented by a problem of toxicosis and dizziness. Completely he is not capable to remove feeling sick, but will significantly improve the general state. For this purpose it is necessary to take a small piece of a root and just to chew its some time in a mouth.
Also the cup of ginger tea can save from migraine and a nerve strain.
At migraine also recommend tea with a thyme, a guelder-rose red, bee zabrus, cowberry.
Also spazmolitichesky abilities of a root are known — it perfectly saves from such misfortune as puffiness of legs.
As cold medicine a plant is known most of all, and during pregnancy it is relevant, in such situation many drugs are contraindicated.
Important! It is not recommended to use ginger in the late stages of pregnancy.
When feeding by a breast
The plant can be applied at a lactation, but it is necessary to follow certain rules:
- you should not try the first time ginger during this period — it can cause allergic reaction;
- it is possible to use a root in food not earlier than the second month of life of the child. It is better to do it till a lunch, and the serving size should not exceed 3 g. In the absence of allergic reaction at the child it is possible to increase a portion gradually;
- will not be suitable for mothers whose children have hyper excitability of the central nervous system as it will only strengthen a problem;
- it is contraindicated at stomach ulcer, gastritis and also hemorrhoids caused by childbirth;
- as ginger has property to increase pressure, can be harmful to women with a hypertension.
If there are no listed problems, then, according to many experts, ginger is an excellent means for improvement of a lactation. For this purpose it is necessary to fill in 1 tablespoon of a grated plant with 350 ml of boiled water and to insist 10 minutes. To drink on 150 ml in 30 minutes prior to feeding.
Important! Before application of ginger during feeding by a breast surely consult with the attending physician.
Separately about advantage of tea
Ginger tea is, perhaps, the most popular scope of a plant.
And not for nothing, besides saturated spiciness which perfectly warms in cool season it also has a number of useful properties:
- favorably influences a cardiovascular system, dilutes blood;
- improves digestive processes;
- removes toxins;
- stimulates brain activity;
- helps at treatment and prevention of various catarrhal diseases;
- has the all-strengthening action.
About application of ginger
Thanks to the numerous useful properties, ginger is used by mankind in various spheres for a long time.
Medicinal properties
The plant is used in various forms (tea, paste, powder) at a big range of diseases as medical and prophylactic:
- food poisonings, diarrhea, meteorizm, bad digestion of food;
- easing of immunity;
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- various spasms;
- problems with work of a cardiovascular system;
- violation of reproductive health;
- allergic diseases of skin.
In cosmetology
In cosmetology ginger is frequent ingredient — it is used by both producers of cosmetics, and the lover of house recipes of beauty.
- Mask for acceleration of growth of hair
One of the most popular ginger masks for hair is stimulating. It helps hair grow not simply quicker, and stronger and healthier to become.
For this recipe it is necessary to wring out juice from fresh ginger and massage movements to rub it in head skin. It is necessary to hold such mask 10-15 minutes then to wash away warm water. It is possible to use several times a week.
- The weakening face pack
To receive the had a rest and freshened up skin, it is necessary to take:
- 1 tablespoon of ground ginger;
- 1 tablespoon of yogurt;
- 1 tablespoon of orange juice;
- 1.5 tablespoons of honey.
To carefully mix all ingredients and to put a thin layer on a face and a neck. To hold 10-15 minutes then to wash away warm water and slightly to blot skin with a towel.
It is possible to use several times a week on a constant basis.
Before use it is obligatory to carry out the test for individual intolerance of ingredients.
Dietary properties
As the plant very well influences digestive system, it takes the due place in treatment of various food diseases.
But also the ability of ginger to fight against excess weight is not less important. Tea from a fresh plant is added to a diet, and it yields visible results with advantage for health.
At weight loss also recommend to use small loafs, muesli, a cauliflower, olive oil, tomato juice.
This effect is caused by such actions of a root:
- thermogenesis strengthening (development of a large amount of heat);
- improvement of processes of digestion;
- regulation of level of insulin and cortisol (alignment of a hormonal background);
- increase in level of energy is obese.
Ginger in combination with healthy nutrition and the balanced physical activities can help you to lose quicker excess weight without prejudice to health.
In cookery
Ginger in the form of powder or a fresh root is used for preparation of various dishes, such as soups, grain, bean, by vegetables, sauces, cheese and even desserts. By and large there are no dishes to which it would be impossible to add ginger.
The root is often prepared as sweet, especially in east countries: candy, cover with chocolate, use at preparation of ice cream and bake with it pies.
And any fan of Japanese cuisine knows that any sushi are not served without marinated ginger. Limits of culinary use of this plant are limited only to your personal preferences.
Whether you know? In the Middle Ages in England 450 g of a root of ginger cost as much how many a medium-sized sheep.
Rules of the choice of a quality product
It is necessary to choose in shop or in the market surely fresh root. It has to be smooth, dense, not have spots, wrinkles or fibers. It is better to buy longer backs, in them there are more essential oils and therefore they are more fragrant.
Buying ginger in powder, pay attention to integrity of the package, an expiration date and also to authoritativeness of manufacturing company.
Whether harm and what are contraindications is possible
Despite all the usefulness the plant has also some contraindications.
At overdose the burning in a mucous membrane of a throat is possible. It can cause discomfort, an eructation and heartburn.
The root is contraindicated to people with stomach ulcer or stones in a gall bladder, it strengthens production of bile. Also the people preparing for operations of digestive system are not recommended to use a plant.
At excess application the dryness of skin and even rash is possible. Also, using a plant long time in excessive quantity, deterioration in sight is observed. Misuse can lead to violation of work of nervous system — insomnia or, on the contrary, drowsiness, excessive nervousness and irritability.
If you have no listed above problems with health, then no problems in health will exist if not to exceed standard daily rate (3-4 g).
Not less useful root crops
Not only ginger has useful qualities and well influences a human body.
Learn also about useful properties and such root crops as radish: green, white, daikon, black, carrots, celery.
Beet
Useful properties of beet are various:
- it is considered the rejuvenating root crop as strongly fights against cell aging;
- soothingly affects nervous system, normalizing its work;
- cleans and protects the person from adverse influence of the environment;
- it is effective at fight against anemia, well influences a blood system;
- positively influences digestive system in general and helps at various diseases (gastritis, locks, pancreatitis).
Girasol
The girasol is very useful root crop and helps:
- to reduce sugar level in blood;
- to normalize work of digestive system;
- to bring toxins out of an organism;
- to increase resistance to viruses and infections;
- to stimulate blood supply of mucous membranes.
Celery
The celery has a number of useful properties and has such functions:
- slows down aging process;
- improves water-salt exchange;
- helps at treatment of nervous diseases;
- facilitates course of diabetes;
- improves work of digestive system;
- normalizes arterial blood pressure;
- strengthens the immune system;
- promotes removal of hypostases.
Ginger has considerable quantity of methods of application and useful qualities. And its correct use will help you to become more vigorous, healthier and to forget about many illnesses.