The root of the ginger plant known as a spice and flavoring, it belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and it is related to turmeric and cardamom, FDA’s list it as generally safe foods.
Ginger grows in China, India, Africa and the Caribbean.
Ginger is a traditional medicine in many cultures for thousands of years.
People can use ginger in many forms such as, fresh, dried, powdered, oil and juice. Ginger used to mask the taste of bitter medicines such as cough syrups.
Now we will move to talk about some of its benefits
1-Ginger and losing weight:
-Studies have shown that eating ginger contribute in loss of nearly 20% fat for those who do not eat ginger, Due to containing a high content of dietary fiber, which helps to increase the sense of fullness, of the stomach and thus increase satiety.
2-Ginger and blood Pressure:
-Ginger contains active nutrients and dietary fiber, as well as important minerals such as potassium and magnesium, which helps maintain blood pressure levels.
3-Ginger and diabetic:
-Ginger contributes to lowering blood sugar levels, promoting the health of diabetics in general.
-In addition, preventing some complications associated with diabetes.
4-Ginger and cancer:
-Because ginger contains a high content of antioxidants and active substances, it has a major role in the prevention of various cancers such as colon, prostate, breast, skin and lung.
5-Ginger and headaches
-Ginger used to relive pain and have a role in migraine treatment.
6-Ginger and common cold:
-For a long time, people use ginger in the treatment of respiratory problems, in addition, to improve immunity, alleviates the symptoms of colds, sore throat, expands the airways and relieves symptoms such as coughing and sputum.
7-Ginger and sex:
-Ginger enhances the blood circulation, what makes it beneficial for sexual health; in addition, it works in increasing cravings.
-It also helps in treating some problems of sexual impotence and weakness, promotes erectile dysfunction, and helps to delay the ejaculation process.
8-Ginger and Hair:
-Ginger helps to treat and strengthen many hair problems, as ginger oil helps to increase hair growth.
-Treatment of dandruff and hair falling problems.
9-Ginger and skin
-Ginger helps to lighten the skin and purify it.
-Helps to sterilize the skin and prevent it from infections.
10-Ginger and pregnancy:
-Several studies have found a role for ginger in relieving dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headache, and stomach disorders.
-It also plays a major role in treating and reducing some symptoms associated with pregnancy.
