What is ginger and what is it used for?
He Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory , also known as Zingiber officinale Rosc, and has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant. It originates from Central and Southeast Asia and is cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, in parts of Africa, Brazil, and Jamaica.
The plant is harvested for its rhizome (a stem that grows underground) for medicinal and culinary use. Herbal products containing ginger are usually sold in solid form and are taken orally.
Ginger is rich in several chemical constituents, including phenolic compounds, terpenes, polysaccharides, lipids, organic acids, and crude fibers. Its most potent active ingredients are gingerols (which give ginger its flavor and aroma) and shogaols.
Used as a spice worldwide, it has a long history of medicinal use that prompts researchers to evaluate its potential roles as adjuvant therapy or alternative medicine in a variety of diseases.
Properties of ginger
He Ginger stimulates the stomach's thermosensitive receptors, causing a sensation of gastric warmth . This property is used to treat heartburn and dyspepsia (discomfort and/or pain in the upper abdomen following poor digestion). It also increases intestinal peristalsis (contractions) and is recommended for reducing flatulence, nausea, and colic in the stomach and intestines. It also contains properties that stimulate saliva production, thus improving digestion.
It has antiulcer properties that can be explained by its ability to inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori.
Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant used to combat chronic inflammation and premature aging. For this reason, it has been used for many years in many countries to treat colds and relieve menstrual cramps.
Effects of ginger
Its effects are as follows: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, relieves digestive problems, and prevents throat infections . Its effects have been proven in many scientific studies, and some of ginger's ancient uses as a home remedy have been confirmed in humans.
Powerful anti-inflammatory
For several years now, the use of ginger has been gaining ground in the treatment of inflammatory disorders. A series of studies have shown that ginger and its active components possess anti-inflammatory activity, which could protect against inflammation-related diseases such as colitis and rheumatoid arthritis.
The gingerols in ginger have very effective anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain and swelling. If you are prone to joint pain, ginger can significantly help reduce this discomfort.
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Ginger for gastritis
Ginger decreases pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter, reduces intestinal cramps, and prevents dyspepsia, flatulence, and bloating. Ginger has been shown to accelerate gastric emptying and stimulate intestinal contractions in healthy individuals to promote bowel movement.
Do you feel very full after meals, experience stomach pain or burning in your upper abdomen, bloating, belching, nausea, or gastroesophageal reflux? These symptoms are often related to digesting food.
Our product to improve digestion and reduce abdominal bloating is Digest ON. It is a combination of ginger extracts, Ayurvedic extracts, and its own enzyme complex, which helps relieve all these symptoms.
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Benefits of ginger
The health benefits of ginger are mainly attributed to its phenolic compounds, such as gingerols and shogaols.
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Promotes good digestive system health
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Reduces nausea and vomiting
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Protects against stomach ulcers
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Relieves joint and muscle pain
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Reduces chronic inflammation
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Helps fight infections
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Relieves menstrual symptoms such as abdominal pain
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Regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Benefits of ginger for women
Dysmenorrhea is uterine pain at the time of menstruation. It can occur with or before menstruation and tends to be more intense 24 hours after the onset of menstruation. It's generally mild pain, but if this pain keeps you from getting out of bed, you should pay attention and find a remedy. One of the traditional uses of ginger is to relieve pain, including menstrual pain. Recent studies have concluded that ginger is effective in relieving pain.
Does ginger consumption have any contraindications?
Ginger should be consumed with caution in the following cases
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If you suffer from gallstones
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If you take antidiabetic medications
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If you take calcium channel blocker medications
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Should not be used for morning sickness
Ginger raises blood pressure
For hypertension, you can take 1 g of raw ginger daily, either directly or chopped with soups or in frequent infusions.
How to take ginger?
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In capsules: Orally, ginger is well tolerated at doses below 5 g/day.
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In infusions: simply boil a few pieces in a saucepan of water for about fifteen minutes, let it steep, and add lemon juice to taste.
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For seasoning: It can be a perfect finishing touch to a recipe.
At high doses, there is a greater risk of adverse effects and decreased tolerability. The most commonly observed adverse effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, itching of the mouth and throat, and vomiting.
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