Ginger useful properties, contraindications and application

Ginger is a tropical herbaceous perennial plant with a tuberiformly dissected rhizome. It grows in Japan, India, Central America, Ceylon, China. Ginger is one of the first spices brought to Europe from Asia.

Ginger as a spice and medicine has been known since time immemorial, already 3 thousand years ago people paid attention to its unusual taste and healing properties. In Ayurveda, the oldest system of Vedic Indian medicine, this plant is called a universal medicine.

Essential oil is obtained from rhizomes. To get 1 kg of oil you need 50 kg of dry rhizomes.

Nutrients, minerals and vitamins in 100 g of ground ginger root

Nutrients( g)	Minerals( mg)	Vitamins( mg)
Proteins - 9.2	Mg( magnesium) -184	C( ascorbic acid)- 12
Fats - 5.9	F( phosphorus) -148	B1( thiamine hydrochloride) - 0.046
Carbohydrates - 70.9	Ca( calcium) -116	B2( riboflavin mononucleotide) - 0.19
Fiber - 5, 9	Na( sodium) 32	B3( niacin, nicotinic acid) 5.2
	Fe( iron) 11.52	A( retinol acetate) 0.015
	Zn( zinc) 4.73
	K( potassium) -1.34

The main components of ginger are zingiberen, or zhingibernen( about 70%), starch( 4%), camphene, linalool, gingerin, fullandrene, bisabolene, borneol, citral, cineole, sugar and fat. The burning taste of the spice is given by the phenol-like substance gingerol( 1.5%), and the pleasant aroma is essential oils( 1-3%).

For the first time ginger began to be cultivated in Northern India. The Phoenicians, who traded in these parts, used its rhizomes as a monetary unit, and a little later, having tried the "currency" for taste, began to import them already as a valuable and expensive spice in the Mediterranean states. It was the Phoenicians who introduced the inhabitants of ancient Egypt to ginger, and very soon Alexandria became the main center for its import. How to use ginger for weight loss.

An amazing plant immediately attracted the attention of ancient scientists, its properties were studied by the ancient Roman scientist Pliny the Elder and the Greek physician and pharmacist Dioscorides, who described ginger in his famous book "About Medical Matter" as a means of improving digestion and warming the body. Dioscorides prescribed drugs from the ginger root to their patients suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Ancient Romans treated this spice with eye diseases, and the ancient Greeks eliminated the consequences of abundant feasts with the help of ginger, wrapped in bread cakes.

The popularity of the plant was promoted by Arab merchants, who began to import it to the countries of West Africa, where later ginger was not only used for culinary purposes, but also used in angina and hoarseness voices.

About two thousand years ago, exotic spicery came to China. Its unique properties immediately attracted the attention of scientists and doctors. Ginger is mentioned in the scientific works of the legendary Chinese philosopher Confucius.

Healers of East Asia considered ginger root as a good natural stimulant and recommended it as a means for prolonging youth. The Chinese used it as a means to improve memory, especially in old age. Chinese sailors chewed ginger to reduce the symptoms of motion sickness;The Japanese used the overseas root as a cure for wounds, nausea, hangovers.

In China, ginger was endowed with the properties of an aphrodisiac, hence its name, translated from Chinese as "masculinity."As a means of inciting passion, spice is mentioned in Arabian fairytales "Thousand and One Nights."

In the Middle Ages, from Greece and Rome, the ginger root came to England, and then to other European countries. In the 10th century, thanks to the medicinal properties, the plant was introduced into the Anglo-Saxon medical directory. Ginger is mentioned more than once in the English scientific works of that time. In England, it was distributed almost as widely as red pepper. Cost the overseas root is very expensive, but despite this, its success has increased year by year. Ginger seasoned dishes of meat, poultry and vegetables, it was added to pastries, jam, wine, beer and other beverages. A great delicacy at that time was ginger bread, which was very fond of the English Queen Elizabeth I.

The popularity of ginger in Europe is evidenced by the name of the street where the spice shops were located - Ginger Street( in English ginger means ginger).English doctors prescribe an exotic root as a medicine for various diseases. King Henry VIII, who was a great admirer of spices, recommended him as an antiplague drug. To strengthen the healing properties of ginger, it was mixed with other spices, for example with cardamom and nutmeg.

In our country, ginger is known since the days of Kievan Rus. It was added to various dishes - kvass, liqueurs, berg, sbitni, honey, buns and cakes. In the old days, ginger biscuits were famous, which later, thanks to its spicy taste, gave the name to a new confectionery product - gingerbread. In the XVI century, Domostroy recommended the housewives to preserve watermelon crusts in spicy molasses with "ginger".In 1911 NF Zolotnitsky wrote: "... the famous little Russian borscht was prepared as far back as the 16th century, and ginger beans, seasoned with ginger, were served with boyish feasts as appetizer appetizers."

And here to the inhabitants of Soviet Russia, the taste and flavor of ginger was unfamiliar: after the revolution, the old channels for the import of spices were lost, and many recipes for tasty and healthy dishes and drinks with ginger were forgotten. Overseas root appeared on our trade counters relatively recently.

Healing properties of

The miracle root has the action:

• expectorant,
• antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, bactericidal,
• anti-arteriosclerotic( cleanses the walls of blood vessels from atherosclerotic plaques),
• mild laxative, carminative, choleretic,
• anthelmintic,
• digestive,antivenom when poisoning with mushrooms,
• removing surplus cholesterol and preventing its accumulation,
• anticoagulant( inhibits thromboxansinetand
• antihyperglycemic( fresh juice),
• antispasmodic( relieves spasms of various origins),
• stimulating blood circulation,
• antiulcer( treats skin ulcers and boils),
• diaphoretic,
• salivary, and significantly increases the salivary content of the digestive systemenzyme amylase,
• cardiotonic( responsible for heart muscle tonus),
• , sexual stimulation, male and female potency,
• peripheral vasodilator,
• will putFlax inotropic,
• stimulant, tonic,
• catalyst and synergist effect with other herbs( it allows to show curative properties of other medicinal herbs when used with them),
• aromatic.

Ginger root improves digestion, heals liver diseases, bronchial asthma, increases potency. .. The ancient name of the plant "visvabhsage", translated from Sanskrit as "universal medicine", fully justifies itself in our days.

Dioscoride used ginger for the treatment of gastric diseases, in the Middle Ages - for protection from the plague, as a tonic and stimulant, for the treatment of eye diseases. In East Asia, chopped rhizomes were used for headaches, bronchial asthma, as an anti-trichomoniasis. Sinegala's women make ginger belts to wake up their "asleep senses" from their spouses.

In China, ginger is used to treat colds, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis.

Ingredients and valuable properties of ginger oil
A special place among all kinds of ginger products is the production of ginger oil, widely used in pharmacology, aromatherapy, cosmetics and homeopathy.

Ginger - the plant is oily. In contrast, for example, from citrus, where the oils are only 0.5-1.5%, the rhizomes of ginger contain about 1-3% of essential oil.

Ginger essential oil was first obtained in Copenhagen in the 17th century by steam distillation. Today it is produced in India, China, England, USA and is exported to more than 130 countries. The world's production of ginger butter is 20 tons per year.

The main producing countries of essential ginger oil are the United Kingdom, China and India. In the production process, a pale yellow, amber or greenish liquid with a warm, fresh, woody flavor is obtained. There are several varieties of ginger, the oil of which varies in composition depending on the place of growth. For example, African oil is darker than the rest.

Externally essential oil from the roots of ginger( Zingiber officinale) is a yellow liquid that thickens on contact with air. It has a spicy aromatic odor, less sharp than the smell of ginger roots. Get it from the rhizomes by direct( cold) pressing or by distillation with steam from dried and crushed roots. For perfume purposes, the absolute and gum are also obtained. Aromatic oil is obtained by distillation with steam from dried and crushed roots.

To prepare 1 g of essential ginger oil, 50 g of dried ginger roots are needed. Of course, this can only be done in an industrial way. But fortunately, ginger oil can be bought now in almost any large pharmacy.

The composition of the oil is complicated, it contains more than 150 compounds, including:

• gingerol( responsible for burning properties) - 1.5%;
• gingerin;
• various amino acids - linalol, cam-phen, fullandren, citral, cineole, borneol, geranilacetate;
• starch - 45%, sugar, fat.

Such a rich composition determines the valuable properties of the oil. It has antiseptic, analgesic, antipyretic, expectorant, carminative, warming effect, increases the functional activity of the stomach, stimulates sexual activity;is bracing, diaphoretic, antiemetic, antiscorbutic and tonic, improves appetite.

Oil is well mixed with oils of lavender, patchouli, cloves, roses, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper, neroli, bergamot, citrus and incense.

Safety and contraindications
Depending on the raw material, the quality of the essential ginger oil varies. Make it either from fresh, or from dry roots of ginger. The oil, prepared from fresh roots, has a more pleasant smell and taste. Dry roots allow you to get more essential oil - up to 2% of the volume of raw materials. The yield of essential oil from fresh ground ginger roots is only 0.3-0.5%.

Essential oil of ginger is very active and can cause irritation of tender skin areas, so it is sometimes diluted with other oils or introduced into various ointments, serums and other preparations.

Allergy to it is very rare. Individual intolerance is rare and, as a rule, is caused by psychological rather than physiological causes.
In cooking, ginger oil is perfectly safe.
In aromatherapy it is also safe, irritations or allergies to other components of aromatic mixtures can occur more often.
When ingestion( oral ingestion), do not use fasting ginger oil.
For external use, people with sensitive skin should be careful( however, this applies to all essential oils).
When applied internally, the effect of the oil is softer than the action of the powdered ground ginger root or fresh root. Therefore, contraindications to the use of oil in general coincide with those already mentioned above. There is one caveat: during the period of remission( that is, stable improvement of the condition), oil can be used in half the dosage even in those diseases in which dry ginger is contraindicated.
Because the action of ginger oil is very pronounced, it should not be used by children under 7 years of age. Care should be taken during pregnancy. If it is necessary to use it( for example, cold or poisoning), pregnant women should reduce the standard dose of ginger butter 2-3 times.

Most of the ginger oil is used for flavoring food products. However, there are many ways to use it in medicine, cosmetology and aromatherapy. In addition, it is often used in the manufacture of perfume and cosmetic products.

Application of ginger essential oil for medical purposes
Ginger essential oil:

External application( massage, compresses, baths):

• for violations of local circulation;
• warming effect;
• getting rid of joint stiffness;
• antiseptic action;
• toning effect;
• reduction and cure of joint and muscle pain.

Internal application.

• stimulates appetite;
• stimulates digestion;
• fast acting analgesic;
• antipyretics;

Warning!
Essential oil of ginger has a very active effect, so in some cases it can not be used in its pure form - as a rule, it is diluted with other oils.

Russian producers called ginger oil usually sell a mixture of root extract of ginger with vegetable oils( eg, linseed, olive, corn, peanut, lavender, patchouli, cloves, rose, sandalwood, jasmine, juniper, neroli, bergamot, citrus andincense, etc.).This oil is convenient because it is ready for use and does not need to be diluted.

However, when buying such "ginger oil", especially for medicinal purposes, look at the composition - foreign ingredients can be badly combined with healing procedures or cause allergies( for example, many people have an allergy to patchouli oil, peanut oil and some other oils).

• antiseptic for catarrhal, skin and other diseases;
• anthelmintic;
• diuretic;
• activation of metabolic processes( skin, hair loss);
• is used for impotence;
• relief of premenstrual syndrome.

Application in the aroma bath:

• mobilizes the body's internal forces, facilitates rapid decision-making;
• "softens the heart", develops tolerance and compassion;
• improves mood, improves tone;
• disinfectant for epidemics, when spreading infection by airborne way;
• helps to overcome existing barriers.

Use in cosmetics:

• care for oily, unclean skin;
• narrowing of expanded pores.

Essential oil of ginger is used by

. At massage: rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pains, post-rheumatic pains, colds, stretching of muscles and tendons, poor mobility of joints, nausea, diarrhea, food poisoning, indigestion, hair loss, alcoholism.

How to dilute ginger oil?
Essential ginger oil is very active, so in some cases it should be diluted with other oils.

When used as a bactericidal agent, it is best to add a few drops of essential ginger oil to St. John's wort oil.

In other cases, as a basis, other therapeutic oils, for example, linseed oil, can act.

The dosage varies depending on the treatment goals: the ratio of essential ginger oil to base can be 1: 2, or 1: 3, or 1: 5, or 1:10.

Ginger oil is added and in various creams, ointments, whey, teas, wine - the dosage in each case is determined by the purposes of the application.

For baths: rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pains, stretching muscles and tendons, post-traumatic pains, colds, nausea, tired, apathy, lethargy, loss of self-confidence, recovery.

For compresses: rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pain, violation of local blood supply, stretching of muscles, ligaments and tendons, post-traumatic pains, scars, scars, varicose veins.

For inhalations: laryngitis, loss of voice, colds, acute respiratory infections.

For inhalations( aromatherapy fireplace): cold, nausea, alcoholism, emotional disorders, low blood pressure, fear.

In aromatics: neuroses, fears, stresses, self-doubt, alcoholism, chronic fatigue syndrome, neutralization of aggression, aphrodisiac, love power and determination.

Oral reception: stimulation of digestion, antipyretic, antiseptic, diuretic, anthelmintic action, hair loss, food poisoning, gastritis, impotence, premenstrual syndrome.

Aromamedills: all of the above, supporting and homeopathic action.

In addition, ginger oil is a part of anti-cellulite serum, masks for narrowing the pores with oily skin, in preparations against alcoholism and many others.

When using ginger essential oil, do not particularly zealous: this oil has an active effect, so if the excess is exceeded, overexcitation may occur.

When applied to the skin, natural reactions of heat and burning occur. There may be redness, but it is not dangerous, and disappears in 2-4 minutes.

Norms for the use of essential oil of ginger
Hot inhalations: 1-2 drops, the duration of the procedure is 4-7 minutes.
Cold inhalation: 1 -2 drops, duration 5-7 minutes.
Baths: 3-5 drops per full bath.
Massage: 3-5 drops for 10-15 g of simple massage or any vegetable oil. Rubbing: 5-7 drops per 15 grams of base( another oil, ointment or cream).
Compresses: 2-4 drops per compress 10x10 cm. Applications: 5-6 drops. Aromakuritelnitsy: 3-5 drops per room area of ​​15 m2.
Aromed Medallions: 1-2 drops.
Enrichment of cosmetic products: 3-4 drops per 10-15 g of base.
Enrichment of wine or dry tea: 3-4 drops. Internal use: 1 drop of either a piece of sugar-refined sugar, or 1 tsp.honey, or 1 tbsp.l.jam( you can in a bread "capsule") 2 times a day after eating. Wash down with tea, kefir, wine, juices( tomato, pineapple, orange).

With for the preparation of aromatic water. Take a small amount of ginger roots and by this technology drive away the aromatic water, it is an indispensable cataract treatment.

Ginger essential oil is successfully used for the treatment of various psychoemotional disorders: fears, self-doubt, memory impairment, apathy, aggressiveness, lack of tolerance, for the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system: arthritis, arthrosis, sprains and tendons, joint stiffness.

In the autumn-winter period of the year, essential oil of ginger will help you cope with cold and viral diseases: influenza, acute respiratory disease, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia.

Essential oil of ginger revitalizes the prostate gland, promotes sexual activity, increases potency, treats gastritis.

Ginger oil

Ginger oil is an ancient medicine and a magnificent seasoning, an unforgettable aroma and powerful antidepressant, a delightful aphrodisiac and a magnificent antiseptic.

Types of ginger oil
When they say "ginger oil", they rarely specify what is meant. The fact is that they call two completely different products:

• essential oil of ginger( it is made in industrial conditions, you will not make it at home);
• "ginger oil" - oil with ginger smell and taste, obtained by mixing the extract of ginger with some vegetable oil.

These two oils have different chemical composition and medical indications, so carefully look at the composition: what kind of oil is it.

Dosage: hot inhalation: 1 - 2 k., Duration of the procedure 4 - 5 minutes, bath 3 - 4 k., Massage 4 - 5 k. Per 10 ml of vegetable oil, grinding 7 k. For 5 g of vegetable oil, inside1 - 2 k. With honey 2 times a day.

Ginger is an excellent antioxidant, therefore with its help it is possible to prolong youth. It strengthens the immune system, soothes the nervous system, increases the acuity of mind and vision, improves memory and concentration. It is a good tonic, useful for mental, emotional and physical fatigue. With it, you can overcome stress and regain strength. Some healing properties bring together the ginger root with ginseng, others - with garlic.

Food, flavored with ginger root, is better absorbed by the body. Spice stimulates digestion and the formation of gastric juice, contributes to the improvement of gastric secretion. It is useful in digestive disorders, accompanied by nausea and diarrhea. In China, doctors prescribe ground ginger root at 0.3-0.5 g( at the tip of the knife) 4 times a day with dysentery. It is also used to neutralize animals and fungal poisons, with intestinal, renal, biliary colic. This is an excellent remedy against toxins and slags, it helps to eliminate food waste that poisons the whole body. With flatulence, ginger can be used as an effective carminative drug.

Ginger helps treat sinusitis, relieves sore throat, cough. Spice is useful for colds, flu, congestion in the lungs. In these cases, it is best to use ginger tea: a therapeutic effect is achieved by accelerating the processes of removing harmful substances and toxins from the body during sweating.

Ginger root is used to heal skin diseases, allergies, bronchial asthma.

Another important property is the ability to reduce head, joint, rheumatic and muscle pain. Regular intake of ginger can replace the use of analgesics and other painkillers. Spice is used for arthritis and arthrosis, sprains and swelling. Pharmaceutical factories in the West produce drugs for the treatment of arthritis, made on the basis of drawing from ginger.

The root of the rhizome has a diuretic property and promotes the formation of saliva. In addition, it stimulates the thyroid gland.

The plant is used to treat jaundice and paralysis. Scientists also found that it lowers cholesterol in the blood, activates cerebral circulation, strengthens blood vessels. It can be used in the therapy of atherosclerosis in combination with other therapeutic methods. Based on the ginger root, biologically active additives are used to prevent and treat varicose veins.

Depending on the method of processing, distinguish white ginger( dirty white and grayish color) and black ginger.

White( "Bengali") ginger is a pre-washed ginger, peeled from a superficial denser layer, and then dried in the sun. Sometimes the purified rhizomes are repeatedly washed with a 2% solution of sulfuric acid or lime bleach for 6 hours, after which they cook with sugar. Often the root after washing and drying rubbed with chalk.

Black ginger( "Barbados") - unpurified, scalded with boiling water and dried in the sun. It has a stronger smell and more burning taste. At the break, ginger of both species is grayish-white or light-yellow.

What are the forms of ginger?
Countries where ginger is imported are not so often able to enjoy young, fresh roots. More often on sale you can find ground ginger powder, pickled petals( more about pickled ginger) from the root of ginger or roots already fully ripened.

The effectiveness of ginger depends largely on the form of its use. Of course, ground dry ginger is not exactly the same as fresh ginger. It has a completely different flavor and a more pungent taste, and in consistency resembles flour grayish-yellow.

In dried form, ginger demonstrates higher anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties. Therefore, it is usually used to treat arthritis and inflammatory processes.

The chemical composition of the fresh ginger root is somewhat different, its useful properties are more aimed at treating and preventing digestive system problems.

For healing and health purposes, ginger root is used in various kinds:

• fresh ginger root;
• dried ginger root;
• ginger powder;
• ginger oil;
• essential oil of ginger.

When cleaning the body at home, ginger can be used as infusions, tinctures, decoctions, infusions, pastes, compresses, baths, masks, and also by simply adding it to any dish.

In medicine, ginger is used in various dosage forms( tablets, powders, ointments, pastes, solutions, collections, etc.).

In cooking, ginger powder is more often used. From it prepare all kinds of drinks, including beer, ale, add to confectionery, make sauces. Marinated root petals are a wonderful addition to meat dishes, fish and seafood.

Phytotherapy usually uses dry peeled root. From it prepare broths, infusions, teas. To combat various ailments, ginger powder is often used, mixed with other useful ingredients. Essential oil of ginger is widely distributed in aromatherapy for the treatment of psychoemotional disorders, catarrhal and viral diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is also used in hot inhalations, in baths, for massage.

In homeopathy use a tincture of dried rhizomes on alcohol and infusion on water.

The form of ginger can be very individual. In home cooking, you can use it to your liking, but if you intend to replace or supplement them with dosage forms, you should consult your doctor in advance.

Conventional dosages of
When using ginger as a cleanser, the norms are indicated in the respective recipes. You will find them below.

To improve the digestion of food, create a good smell from the mouth, with weight loss diets( see here for more on losing weight with ginger), the fight against animal poisons, in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, as well as many other diseases, a fresh ginger root is used: a single rate of consumption - about 3 g( a piece of about like a slice of garlic).
This piece should be chewed slowly and then swallowed.

For those who have a larynx susceptible to ginger irritation, it should be consumed with honey or a mixture of honey with almond( or other vegetable) oil.
You can add ginger to ordinary dishes. This will make them tastier and more useful.
There are various dosages in cooking - everything is determined by your own taste here. However, some approximate recommendations still exist.
When added to any food for 1 serving or a glass of water:

• about 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder;
• or a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger root.

Ginger has found high effectiveness as a remedy against seasickness. He not only relieves nausea during motion sickness, but also relieves dizziness and weakness. It is thanks to this property that spice can be used in the toxicosis of pregnant women. The plant in general is very useful for women, it relieves convulsions during menstruation, raises the tone of the uterus, treats infertility and frigidity. And of course, it helps to preserve youth and external attractiveness.

Ginger is also useful for men. Doctors advise daily to take ginger powder with honey, washing it with tea, to solve male problems. This increases the potency, in addition, there is evidence of the successful use of ginger in the treatment of prostatitis.

"Overseas root" is used and as a preventative against the development of malignant tumors( especially ovarian and pancreatic cancer).

Ginger treats bruises and bruises;improves metabolism, and therefore is used to reduce weight. After chewing ginger root after eating, you can make the breath fresh and get rid of the bacteria that accumulate in the oral cavity. If this method seems unacceptable due to the burning taste of spices, you can simply rub a piece of ginger with your teeth and gums.

The plant is used for hair loss, dandruff, acne, bad skin condition. Essential oil, obtained from ginger root, is used in cosmetology and aromatherapy.

What happens to ginger

There is a huge variety of varieties of this perennial plant. Usually ginger is light, yellowish outside( over time it becomes brown) and white( eventually turns yellow) inside. But there are also varieties of amazing colors - bright green, yellow, like mango, with blue veins. All sorts of ginger inherent in the original flavor and taste, but the shades may be different. Ginger can smell of grass, orange and even kerosene. Also, varieties vary in the shape and length of the rhizomes. There are rhizomes in the form of a hand with the fingers gathered in a whisper, the rhizomes are "kulaks", elongated and horned, rounded and flattened. Their only common property is that when the root is fully ripened, all varieties acquire a burning taste.

Storage Features

Fresh ginger can be stored in the refrigerator for 6-7 days. The dried root retains its useful properties for about 4 months. Uncleaned dried ginger is recommended to keep in a dark cool place.

If you need a long-term storage, the fresh raw root can be packaged in a food film and placed in a freezer. Repeated freezing after thawing of the product is not allowed. Before use, cut off the desired amount of root and remove the remaining in the freezer.

If in the future the rhizome is used for making tea or sauces, it must be cleaned, thinly sliced, filled with white grape wine and kept in the refrigerator.

In this form, ginger can be stored for several weeks.

You can store ginger, fill it with vodka or alcohol and put it in a dark place for 2 weeks. The resulting ginger tincture is added to tea, drinks, dough;the raw material itself can also be put in baking and tea.

In candied form, ginger is stored in the refrigerator for about 1 month. In this case, the peeled root should be cut into thin slices, lowered into sugar syrup,( 1 part sugar to 1 part water) and cook for 10 minutes.

You can also prepare a pasta from a cleaned and grated root with a blender. Then put in a large plastic bag, remove the air, seal it tightly, give the paste the shape of a thin plate and put it in the freezer.

In this form, it is very convenient to store ginger, and if necessary, it is necessary to break off a piece from the plate, then again tighten the packet tightly and put it in the freezer.

A large number of nutrients are found on the surface of the ginger root, so when peeling it, cut the peel very thinly.

It is undesirable to use wooden utensils for cutting and cutting rhizomes, which easily absorbs a specific odor. Grind spice is best with a small grater.

Some medicinal and culinary recipes suggest the use of ginger juice, which can be obtained by pressing the grated root. Juice is used for dressing salads and sweet dishes.

Dried ginger before consumption is usually soaked. It must be borne in mind that it is sharper than fresh, so if a prescription requires 1 tablespoon of fresh grated ginger, you can replace it with 1 teaspoon of powder from the dried root.

Tea

Ginger tea is recommended first of all for those who have digestive system disorders: poor appetite, nausea, gastritis pain, indigestion, constipation, etc. In the first trimester of pregnancy, ginger tea will help future mothers get rid of the symptomsmorning sickness - nausea and vomiting.

This warming drink is useful for colds, flu, coughs, bronchitis, headaches, body aches, fever.

Terms for laying ginger:
• in tea - at the time of brewing, after which he should be allowed to stand in a teapot or thermos for at least 5 minutes;
At the same time, keep in mind that the earlier you lay ginger in a dish, the less its flavor is saturated and the less spicy.

Ginger tea has a high cleansing effect, so it clears the body of toxins and toxins, normalizes fat metabolism and blood pressure, thereby helping to get rid of excess weight, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and the formation of blood clots.

In addition, ginger tea perfectly tones and restores strength.

This is the easiest way to add a little ginger to your diet.

Ginger tea is useful for almost everyone because it:

• improves digestion,
• allows better digestion of food,
• neutralizes accumulated toxins in the stomach and intestines,
• used in body cleansing, especially in inflammatory diseases,
• improves mood,
• increases tonus,
• strengthens immunity,
• is used as a love drink.

Drink it should be before and after meals in small sips.
Ginger tea can be made in a variety of recipes, as well as in mixed herbal teas.
It's best to make ginger tea with fresh ginger. However, if there is no fresh root at hand, you can use ground ginger( ginger powder) - do not worry that tea will be unclear, if you drink it for medicinal purposes, it will still help.

Base recipe for tea from fresh ginger

• 1-2 tbsp.l.grated fresh ginger root( to taste)
• 200 ml of water
• 1-2 tsp.honey

Scrub the fresh ginger root on a fine grater and place in a small pan or scoop. Pour boiling water and cook over low heat for 10 minutes under a tightly closed lid. Then remove from heat and let it brew for 5-10 minutes. Add honey and mix well until the honey dissolves.
Drink hot.

Base tea recipe from ginger powder

• 1/2 or 1/3 tsp.ground ginger( to taste)
• 200 ml of water
• 1-2 tsp.honey
Pour the ginger powder with boiling water, close the lid and let stand for 3-5 minutes. Add honey, stir.
Drink hot.

Ginger tea should not be drunk:

• in the second half of pregnancy,
• during hypertensive crises,
• at high temperature,
• during exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases.

There are many recipes for ginger tea. Prepare it from a fresh rhizome, grated on a fine grater, or powder from a dried root. It should be borne in mind that the spice has a sharp taste, so it takes some time to get used to the drink. To improve the taste, green tea, honey, mint, lemon balm, cardamom, lemon, orange juice are added to it.

When preparing ginger tea, several important rules must be observed:

1. If tea is prepared for the treatment of colds, water with ginger should be boiled for 10 minutes in an open bowl.

2. If grinded fresh ginger is used ground dried, its amount should be reduced by half and warm up the drink on low heat for 20-25 minutes.

3. You can brew ginger in a thermos, insisting for several hours.

4. In ginger tea, used as a soft drink, after cooling put mint leaves and ice cubes. You can also add sugar to taste.

Ginger tea with honey

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, honey to taste.

How to prepare

• Put ginger in enamelware, pour 200 ml of cold boiled water, close the lid tightly and bring to a boil. Then heat on low heat for 10 minutes.

• Remove from heat, add honey, stir and press under cover for 7-10 minutes.

• This drink is effective for catarrhal diseases.

Ginger tea with honey and lemon juice

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger( or 1 teaspoon of powder), 1 teaspoon of honey, lemon juice to taste.

How to prepare

• Pour ginger into 200 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 10 minutes.

• Add honey and lemon juice.

• Take 100 ml of the drink in the morning, 30 minutes before breakfast. The remaining tea is to drink during the day in small sips between meals.

• Drink improves digestion, removes toxins, helps digestion of food.

Ginger tea with orange juice toning

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger( or 1 teaspoon of powder), 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon honey.

How to prepare

• Put the ginger in a large cup and pour boiling water at room temperature by about a quarter of the volume. Then add the container to the top with hot( not boiling!) Water. Let it brew for 5-6 minutes, then add honey and orange juice.

• Use for the prevention of colds during the cold season.

Ginger tea in oriental

Ingredients: 1,5 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 3 tablespoons of sugar or honey,

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ground black pepper to taste.

How to prepare

• Boil 500 ml of water and put the grated ginger root and sugar( honey) in it, stir to allow the sugar to completely dissolve. Strain, add black pepper and pour the lemon juice.

• Drink hot for the prevention and treatment of colds.

• If the drink is used as a tonic and is served cold, add mint leaves to it.

Tea with ginger Tibetan

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder, 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves, 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom, 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 teaspoons green tea, 1 teaspoonblack tea varieties "Darjeeling", 500 ml of milk fat content of 1.5-2.5%.

How to prepare

• Pour 500 ml of water into enameled dishes and put on fire. Add alternately cloves, cardamom, ginger, green tea and bring to a boil. Warm up for 1 minute, then pour in the milk.

• Pour black tea, and bring to a boil again. Put the nutmeg into the drink and boil for 1 minute.

• Remove from heat, allow to stand for 5 minutes, then strain through several layers of gauze in ceramic dishes.

• Drink with ARVI, flu, sore throat in the morning on an empty stomach.

Ginger tea with cardamom, lemon juice and honey

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom, honey to taste.

How to prepare

• Put ginger in a thermos bottle, add cardamom, pour 2 liters of boiling water and leave for 5 hours.

• Strain and serve hot on the table, adding lemon juice and honey.

Green tea with ginger, lemon juice and honey

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon green tea, 0.3 teaspoon ginger powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, honey to taste.

Method of preparation

• Pour green tea and ginger into the teapot, pour 500 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 7-10 minutes.

• Strain and serve on a table with lemon juice and honey. This drink is useful for coughing, in addition, it has an antioxidant effect and significantly improves skin condition.

Ginger tinctures

Ginger tinctures are recommended by Tibetan medicine as a medicine for colds, sore throats, diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In the past, they were used to treat malaria and fever.

Ginger tinctures contribute to the removal of toxins, purification of blood, weight loss, they tone up the body, restore strength after illness, physical and mental stress, increase female and male potency, improve eyesight, protect against flu and colds. According to ancient Tibetan recipes, the effectiveness of tincture is enhanced, if you use it with raspberries or raspberry jam.

It is best to prepare a tincture from a fresh ginger root.

Classic tincture

Ingredients: 400 g fresh grated ginger, 1 liter of vodka.

How to prepare

• Put the ground ginger root in a glass jar. Pour vodka, cover and put in a dark place for infusion for 14-15 days. From time to time, shake the container.

• Then filter the tincture( it should acquire a yellowish tint) and wring out the ginger. To improve the taste, you can add honey or sugar.

• Take 1 teaspoon with water 2 times a day before meals to strengthen immunity and prevent catarrhal diseases.

Citrus-ginger tincture

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, peeled 2 large grapefruits, 3 limes peel, 500 ml of vodka.

Method of preparation

• Peel the citrus fruit( cut thinly with a knife so that no white layer remains on it) cut into small pieces and, together with grated ginger, drop into a jar or bottle. Pour all the vodka, cork and leave in a dark place for 7 days. Shake the container daily.

• Filter the tincture through several layers of gauze. To soften the taste, you can add a little sugar syrup or honey to it.

Ginger broth

For preparation of broths a fresh, well-ripened root is used. The broth is prepared as follows.

Ingredients: 1,5-2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger.

Method of preparation and use

• Ginger pour 200 ml of cold water, put in a water bath and heat to boiling. Then heat on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove from a water bath and leave it under the lid until it cools completely, so that the broth is well brewed.

• The finished product can be stored in the refrigerator, tightly closing the lid. Before use, the broth should be heated to room temperature or slightly higher.

• Ginger can be added to herbal teas.

Ginger baths

Baths with ginger root are used to relieve muscle and joint pain, and as a means of preventing colds. Such baths relax, increase the defenses of the body, help to avoid colds in the damp and dank autumn season or frosty winter day.

To prepare the bath, place a finely chopped and roasted ginger root( 4-5 table spoons) in a gauze pouch and tie it to a tap under a jet of hot water( 38-40 ° C).

You can also prepare a ginger bath in another way.

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of ginger powder.

Method of preparation and use

• Fill ginger with 1 liter of cold water, bring to a boil and heat on low heat for 10-12 minutes. Pour the broth into a bath filled with hot water( 37-38 ° C), and mix well.

• Sitting in a ginger bath is recommended not more than 20 minutes. Do not take a shower after it. It is best to conduct such procedures before bed.

Influenza, colds, respiratory diseases and throat

In addition to ginger baths and tea, mentioned above, other remedies prepared from ginger can be used to treat colds.

For the prevention of colds in the autumn-winter period, if the feet are soaked, it is necessary to warm them by pouring dry ginger into the socks. You can dilute the ginger powder with a little warm water and rub the resulting mass into the skin of the foot.

Ginger "mustard" is very effective for cold and cough. It is prepared as follows. Make gruel and water gruel, warm it and put the cake on the back between the shoulder blades for 8-10 minutes. With caution, such treatment should apply to people who have problems with the cardiovascular system, as well as those who have too sensitive skin.

To protect the throat and mouth from harmful microorganisms during the flu season and cold, you need to clean the fresh ginger root from the peel, cut off a small piece and put it in your mouth. When the effect of essential oils that cause burning is reduced, a slice can be figured out.

For colds, runny nose, cough and other respiratory problems, inhalations with essential oil of ginger are very useful. For the procedure, you need a compressor-type inhaler( sold at the pharmacy), 1-2 drops of ginger root oil and 2 ml of saline( for 1 session).Duration of the procedure is 7 minutes. Such inhalations are shown to adults and children( from 3 years).

In the absence of a compressor inhaler, you can make hot steam inhalation by adding 1-2 drops of ginger oil to a bowl of hot water. Cover yourself with a towel and inhale pairs of essential oil for 7-10 minutes. If the procedure is carried out for a child, an adult must always be near him, in order to avoid burns.

Milk with ginger with a moist cough

Ingredients: 200 ml of milk, 0.3 teaspoon of ginger powder, 0.5 teaspoon of honey, turmeric on the tip of the knife.

Method of preparation and use of

• In warm milk add ginger and turmeric, dissolve the honey and mix.

• Drink in small sips.

Ginger-lemon juice with dry cough and bronchitis

Ingredients: 100 g of fresh ginger, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey.

Method of preparation and use of

• For ginger juice, grate the fresh peeled root on a fine grater and wring it using gauze.

• Combine the ginger and lemon juice, add the liquid honey and mix well.

• Take the product by adding 4 drops in tea or warm milk.

Ginger remedy for the treatment of pulmonary diseases

Ingredients: 0.1 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1 tablespoon of onion juice.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix ginger powder with onion juice.

• Take 0.5 teaspoonful 2-4 times a day.

A remedy for ginger and fenugreek for the treatment of cough and bronchitis and other lung diseases

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fenugreek seed( shamballa) seeds, 2 teaspoons ginger powder, honey to taste.

Method of preparation and use

• Fill fenugreek seeds with 200 ml of hot water and allow to warm on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

• Then add ginger and honey to taste. Re-.stir and strain through gauze.

• Take 70 ml 3 times a day.

Ginger drops for the treatment of the common cold and sinusitis

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ginger root juice, 1 tablespoon sugar.

Method of preparation and use

• Dissolve sugar in ginger juice.

• Bury 1-2 drops in each nostril 4 times a day( the last time - before going to bed).

• When using this treatment for children aged 2 to 6 years, dilute the juice with boiled water in a 1: 1 ratio.

Drink from ginger, cinnamon and black pepper for prevention of acute respiratory infections and flu

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ginger powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon honey, ground black pepper on the tip of the knife.

Method of preparation and use

• Pour ginger, cinnamon and pepper into a glass, pour in 200 ml of boiling water and allow to stand under the lid for 5 minutes. Add honey.

• Drink 200 ml every 3 hours.

Milk drink with ginger, red pepper and turmeric for ARVI and influenza

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder, 0.5 teaspoon ground red pepper, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon honey, 0.5a teaspoon of butter, 200 ml of milk.

How to prepare and use

• Pour spices into enameled dishes with milk, bring to a boil, warm over low heat for 2 minutes, then lightly cool and add honey and butter.

• Drink 200 ml 3 times a day in a warm form.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger, 2 teaspoons of honey.

Method of preparation and use

• Put the grated ginger root in enamelware, pour 500 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath. Warm up under a lid on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Strain, lightly cool and add honey

• Drink warm throughout the day in small sips, the last time - no later than 2 hours before bedtime.

Ginger rinse for the treatment of sore throat

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder.

Method of preparation and use

• Pour ginger 200 ml of boiling water, cover and leave for 10 minutes, then strain and cool to 37 ° C.

• Gargle 4 times a day( 1 time - at night).Alternate with rinse out the broth of chamomile.

Diseases of the digestive system

In India and other countries with a hot climate, many spices are consumed, including ginger, which helps to prevent water and food. Acute spices remove from the body toxins and degradation products of pathogenic bacteria, so that food poisoning can be avoided.

Ginger is useful for belching, flatulence, a feeling of heaviness and raspiraniya in the stomach. To prevent these unpleasant phenomena, it is recommended to add ginger powder to the tip of the knife and other spices that have a carminative property: asafoetida, ajwan, cumin, cardamom, fennel.

With a feeling of overflow of the stomach can be dealt with, if after a meal to dissolve a slice of ginger root.

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder, 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Method of preparation and use

• Add 100 grams of boiled water ginger, nutmeg, stir mixture and drink.

• Take the drug after each episode of vomiting or diarrhea, then drink a weak tea, a dried fruit or rice decoction to make up for the loss of fluid in the body.

• The next day, when the condition is normalized, prepare the medicine again, but this time use natural unsweetened yogurt without additives instead of water.

Ginger tincture for improving the digestive system

You can get rid of gastrointestinal problems with the help of ginger tincture, the recipe of which is presented above, in the section "Ways of using ginger".It should be used during remission( patients with gastritis or ulcers should consult a doctor).If the mucosa is prone to irritation, you can use tincture of ginger only with honey and almond oil.

Treatment with ginger tincture is carried out by courses 2-3 times a year. The course is 3 weeks, all this time drink tincture, spreading it in 1 tablespoon of milk or water. You need to start with 7 drops for adults and with 5 drops for children from 12 years. Gradually increasing the portion, by the 10th day, bring the amount of tincture taken to 21 and 18 drops, respectively. Then you also need to gradually reduce the amount of the drug, reaching 7 drops on the last day of the course.

Diseases of the joints

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, so it can be used to treat arthritis, arthrosis and other joint diseases.

Massage with ginger oil for the treatment of arthritis and arthrosis

Massage with essential oil of ginger is very useful for joints. Do it in the morning, without getting out of bed.

Several drops of essential oil of ginger root rub into the affected area clockwise. Such a massage not only relieves pain, but also improves the blood supply to the affected joint, helps the muscles to properly distribute the load. After making smooth movements in a circle, soft pocking with the pads of the fingers is made, and then an easy vibration. The massage ends with a series of calm strokes from the joint up in the direction of the flow of blood.

Compresses with ginger paste against joint pain

Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons of ginger powder, 5 drops of any stone oil( grape, peach, apricot).

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix ginger with a small amount of hot water and grind until a gruel is formed. Oil drip and mix. When the mixture is slightly thickened, apply it to a gauze pad, attach it to a sore spot, cover with compress paper or polyethylene and fix it with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes, remove the compress.

• Can be used for compress and grated fresh ginger. Such treatment, having a local irritant effect, relieves pain, reduces inflammation, releases stagnant energy.

• Compresses with ginger paste are also effective for headaches and muscle pains.

Compress with ginger for back pain

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of ginger powder, 0.5 teaspoon of chili pepper, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 drops of sesame or mustard oil.

How to prepare and use

• Combine all ingredients, add a little hot water and mix well. Warm the mixture( if it has cooled down, it must be heated), put on a piece of cotton cloth, put it in a sore spot, cover with plastic wrap or compress paper and fix it with a bandage. Wrap a sore spot with a woolen scarf.

• After 30 minutes, remove the compress, wash off the ginger mass with warm water and soap and apply a nourishing cream to the skin, then wrap in a warm scarf and rest for 2-3 hours.

• Such treatment, acting no worse than the most effective pharmacy ointments, can quickly stop the attack of radiculitis.

To remove toxins from the body

Quickly remove from the body the accumulated poisonous decomposition products can be eaten before eating 1 teaspoon grated on a fine grater of a fresh ginger root, slightly salted and flavored with a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice. This product, in addition, also contributes to good digestion of food.

When poisoning is very important as soon as possible to remove toxins from the body. Great help in this can be provided by a herbal remedy, which includes the root of ginger.

Treatment is also used to remove from drinking-bout, but in combination with medical care and psychotherapy.

Collection of herbal toxins for poisoning

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of herb wormwood, 1.5 tablespoons of the root of Cleft European, 1 liter of water.

Method of preparation and use of

• Pour the herbal collection into a thermos bottle, pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 2 hours.

• Strain the resulting infusion and drink 200 ml every hour. Take this medication 10 minutes before eating.

Toothache

You can stop a toothache by attaching a carefully chewed piece of ginger to a sick tooth. Thanks to essential oils, it will relieve inflammation and destroy harmful microorganisms.

Stomatitis

When inflammation of the oral mucosa is useful rinsing with a decoction of ginger root. You can also make lotions using a mixture of ginger juice with a decoction of mint.

Ginger has a disinfectant and antibacterial property, and mint anesthetizes and soothes.

The procedure should be performed several times a day after meals until the symptoms of stomatitis disappear.

Varicose veins and hemorrhoids

Ginger with a warming effect, removes stagnation in the lower part of the body, which is the cause of hemorrhoids, varicose veins and edema of the legs.

A mixture of aloe, ginger and cardamom for the treatment of varicose veins

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of aloe juice, 0.25 teaspoons of ginger powder, ground cardamom on the tip of the knife.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix aloe vera juice with ginger and cardamom.

• Divide the prepared mixture into 2 portions and take 2 times a day 10 minutes before meals.

• Course - 2 months. Then you can take a break and repeat the treatment. It is best to conduct it in the spring, so that the vessels can adapt to work in a new temperature regime. In the autumn, before the beginning of colds causing spasms of peripheral vessels, repeat the course.

A mixture of aloe and ginger for the treatment of hemorrhoids

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fresh aloe juice, 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder.

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix aloe juice with ginger powder.

• Take 2 times a day until all the symptoms of the disease disappear.

Allergy, bronchial asthma

It is noticed that regular consumption of ginger root brings relief from bronchial asthma, helping to remove the sensation of suffocation.

Ingredients: tincture of ginger - 15-17 drops.

How to prepare and use

• For how to prepare ginger tincture, see above, in the section "Ways of using ginger".Take the specified amount in the ingredients 2 times a day after breakfast and lunch( depending on body weight), diluting in 100 ml of water.

• Children from 3 to 5 years to give 5 drops 2 times a day, children from 5 to 12 years - 10 drops.

• When taking medicine, take breaks from time to time for 2-3 days.

• For those who for some reason can not take drugs on an alcohol basis, it is recommended to "evaporate" alcohol from the tincture.

• To do this, pour the desired amount of drops into the tablespoon, and then add the hot boiling water: the alcoholic vapors will evaporate. In this form, the drug can be given even to children under 3 years old.

• During treatment of asthma with ginger, it is undesirable to consume meat and over-cool your feet. Before going to bed it is useful to make a warm foot bath with ginger( 1 tablespoon of ginger powder per 0.5 buckets of water).

• Allergy is treated with ginger tincture in the same dosages. In hay fever( "hay fever" - allergy to pollen), it is recommended to begin treatment before the flowering of plants, that is, in winter or early spring. In this case, by the beginning of a dangerous period, immunity will be strengthened.

• The whole period of flowering of plant-allergens follows the therapy.

• You can strengthen the effect of ginger tincture, adding to it black pepper, cloves and motherwort.

Tincture with spices for the treatment of allergy

Ingredients: 130 g fresh grated ginger,

5 black peppercorns, 3 clove buds,

1 teaspoon groundweed root, 1 liter vodka.

Method of preparation and use

• Ginger root together with spices and motherwort put in a jar. Pour vodka and put in a warm dark place for 30 days, from time to time shaking the container.

• Strain the prepared tincture, allow it to settle and carefully drain the sediment.

• Take 2 teaspoons a day after meals, diluted in 200 ml of water.

• During the treatment, it is necessary to exclude meat products from the diet.

Seasickness, motion sickness in transport, toxicosis of pregnant women

About that to get rid of motion sickness in transport, seasickness and toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy ginger tea will help, already described in the section "Ways of using ginger".

Before a trip, you can use this tool. When driving in transport, ginger powder in an amount of 0.5 teaspoon is added to regular tea or mineral water and drunk 30 minutes before the start of travel on a seagoing vessel, plane, train or car.

In toxicosis in the first trimester of pregnancy, you can use not only ginger tea, but also other means: lemonade, lollipops and cookies with the addition of this spice. You can also suck a small piece of fresh root in the morning or a pinch( on the tip of a knife) of a powder.

Female diseases

Japanese scientists have created a plant preparation with ginger to restore hormonal balance, menstrual cycle and infertility treatment in women. In addition to ginger, the composition of this remedy includes cinnamon, ginseng and 9 other herbs.

The fact that ginger, turmeric and other spices contribute to "fertility" in the East has been known since ancient times. In India, the bride on the day of the wedding, as a sign of the wish of motherhood, was presented with a bag of ginger and other spices. And in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century, doctors advised women to drink herbal tea with ginger to prepare for pregnancy and improve the functioning of the kidneys, liver and hormonal system.

Collection for the onset of pregnancy

Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoon ginger powder, 2 teaspoons licorice root, 3 teaspoons root and comfrey leaves, 3 teaspoons nettle leaves, 2 teaspoons raspberry leaves,

1 teaspoon dandelion roots.

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix the herbs, separate 3 tablespoons of the collection and pour into a liter jar. Pour boiling water to the brim and leave to stand for night.

• Drink as tea filling the cup by one third and topping the boiled water. To improve the taste, you can add honey.

• This drink helps to saturate the body with vitamins and trace elements, necessary for bearing a child. It can be drunk during the entire pregnancy, but during the second and third trimester, there is a need to monitor the amount of fluid consumed, so it is recommended to discuss the possibility of taking such tea with a doctor.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 3 tablespoons chopped nettle leaves.

Method of preparation and use

• Brew a collection of 1 liter of boiling water, allow to infuse for 5-7 minutes, then strain.

• Drink 100 ml 3 times a day.

Stresses, depression, fatigue

Substances that are contained in the ginger root, contribute to the saturation of blood with oxygen;they activate the microcirculation of the vessels of the brain, improve memory, concentration of attention, charge vivacity. Due to these properties, spice can be used as a tonic for stress, depressive states, emotional and mental fatigue.

Restored peace of mind, calm nerves, get rid of noise in the ears, reduce concentration, which is typical for stressful situations, will help candied ginger. How to prepare this curative delicacy, is told in the chapter "Ginger cookery".

The so-called Rogerson baths, named for the name of the medical laborer of the Russian Empress Catherine II, are very effective in stress and overfatigue. They are used as a strengthening, tonic, restorative remedy.

These aqueous procedures increase blood pressure, so they were prescribed for dizziness, as well as for the regeneration of skin cells. The Empress took baths of Rogerson during Orthodox fasts.

Rogerson toning bath

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of lemon balm leaves, 2 tablespoons peppermint, 2 tablespoons of wormwood, 1 tablespoon of marsh root, 1 tablespoon of yarrow herb.

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix all ingredients and pour into a tank or enamel bucket. Pour 10 liters of water, bring to a boil, then warm it under the lid for 25-30 minutes on low heat. Then insist, without removing the lid, before cooling.

• Strain and pour into a bath with hot( 38-40 ° C) water.

• Take a bath for 15 minutes, then relax for 30 minutes.

Ginger water tonic

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder.

Method of preparation and use

• Pour ginger powder 70 ml of boiling water and let it brew for 5 minutes. Drink in the morning after a light breakfast.

• Take 1 time per day for 2 weeks, then take a week break and repeat the course.

• Treatment last 4-6 months depending on the condition and the loads tested( exams, hard mental work, etc.).It is best to use this remedy in the autumn or spring season, when the body needs support.

• Ginger water helps to overcome difficulties more easily, strengthens the nervous system, improves memory and concentration of attention.

Hypotension, spasm of vessels

Ginger acts warming up, improves blood flow, oxygenates the blood, relieves spasms of large and small peripheral vessels. Due to such properties, spice can relieve the condition of people suffering from vasospasms and hypotension.

Ginger is also useful in meteosensitivity, pressure jumps.

Tea with ginger against hypotension and spasms of vessels

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon of ginger powder, 200 ml of strong tea, sugar to taste.

Method of preparation and use of

• Sweeten cooked tea to taste, pour ginger powder into it and mix.

• Drink 3 times a day for 200 ml after a meal. The course of treatment is 7 days.

• Do not increase the amount of tea taken per day, as this can cause heart palpitations.

Oncological diseases

Scientists from the University of Michigan( USA) found out that it is possible to influence cancer cells with the help of preparations containing ginger.

Studies have shown that laboratory mice given ginger extract were much less likely to develop skin cancer than rodents who did not receive this drug. The substance gingerol in the ginger( the active ingredient of fresh ginger, related to the compounds of capsaicin and piperine, which give sharpness to the pod and black peppers) reduces tumors in the intestine, pancreas, mammary glands, ovaries and other tissues. Of course, the laboratory conditions during the experiments by American scientists differed from those in which the disease develops in the human body, but the fact remains.

This experiment was also conducted: a suspension of ginger powder sprayed over artificially created colonies of malignant ovarian tumor cells, triggered the process of reduction and self-destruction of cancer cells.

It can be considered practically proven that eating ginger reduces the risk of cancer and in many cases can suspend the already begun pathological process.

In the presence of cancer, it is useful to include in the daily diet dishes with ginger( culinary recipes for their preparation are presented in the last chapter of the book).

This spice gives energy, which the body directs to fight the disease and the consequences of using strong drugs. In addition, ginger tea, a slice of fresh ginger or a pinch of ginger powder( under the tongue) will help cope with the nausea experienced by patients who have undergone chemotherapy.

Herbal collection against malignant tumors

Ingredients: 2 table spoons of ginger powder, 4 tablespoons of rose hips, 4 tablespoons of buckwheat, 3 tablespoons of anise fruit, 3 tablespoons of rhodiola root, 3 tablespoons of immortelle sand, 3 tablespoonschamomile flowers, 3 tablespoons of sweet potato, 2 tablespoons of Astragalus woollyflower grass.

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix all ingredients.

• Separate 3 tablespoons of the collection and pour into a thermos bottle. Pour 1 liter of boiling water and press for 2 hours.

• Strain through the folded in several layers of gauze and take the received product 100 ml in a warm form 8 times a day.

• Along with such treatment, it is recommended to drink 50-100 ml of pomegranate juice 15 minutes after eating. In addition, it is very useful to use fresh forest strawberries in the summer, as it contains substances that effectively inhibit the growth of cancer cells and reduce the consequences of radiation damage.

Chronic pyelonephritis, cystitis, inflammation of the bladder

Ginger root has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, so it is recommended for use in urological diseases.

Infusion of ginger root and cornflower flowers with cystitis, spasms, bladder inflammation

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ginger powder, 3 tablespoons blue cornflower flowers.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix ginger powder with cornflower flowers, separate 1 teaspoon of mixture and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Insist under the lid for 1-2 hours.

• Drink infusion 3 times a day for 100 ml.

Collection diuretic with ginger

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ginger powder, 2 tablespoons bean leaves, 1.5 tablespoon elderberry flowers, 1.5 tablespoons St. John's wort, 1.5 tablespoon herb horsetail, 1 tablespoon flowerscornflower blue.

Preparation and use of

• Mix all the ingredients, separate 2 tablespoons of the collection, pour into an enameled pan, pour 1 liter of hot water, cover and leave overnight.

• In the morning, bring to a boil and warm it under a lid on low heat for 8-10 minutes. Let the broth brew for 2 hours, then strain.

• The resulting drug to drink 200 ml 3 times a day.

This diuretic collection removes inflammation in primary and chronic cystitis.

Skin and hair problems

Ginger is also useful for maintaining an external healthy appearance, it refreshes and tones the skin, gives cells vital energy. Ground root is used to eliminate a variety of problems: chronic calluses, coarsening or lethargic skin, oily seborrhea, etc.

Ginger paste for the treatment of furunculosis

Ingredients: 0.5 teaspoon ginger powder, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix ginger with turmeric, dilute the mixture with water and mix until smooth. Apply the prepared pasta to the boil and leave it for 1-2 hours. This will help draw out the contents of the abscess. If the boil did not break and pus from it did not come out, the procedure should be repeated.

• For sensitive skin prone to irritation, a thin layer of oily cream should be applied to the ginger compress.

Ginger bath against calluses and coarsening of feet

Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons of ginger powder.

Method of preparation and use

• Ginger pour into the basin, pour a small amount of boiling water, cover with a lid or polyethylene and allow to brew for 15 minutes.

• Dilute the resulting mixture with water so that the foot bath is pleasantly warm.(Do not pour too hot water into the basin, as the ginger root itself has a warming effect.)

• Lower the foot into the foot for 10-15 minutes. Horny skin remove pumice or smeared with remnants of steamed ginger, which will perform the function of scrub.

• After the procedure, wipe the feet dry, grease them with cream and put on cotton socks.

• To get rid of the old callus, after the bath you can tie a thin slice of fresh ginger root to the problem area, fixing it with a bandage or plaster. After 3 hours, remove the ginger compress, remove the pumice softened corn and rinse the foot with running water.

• If necessary, repeat the procedure after 1-2 days.

Collect herbal with ginger against acne

Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoon ginger powder, 1.5 tablespoon root of elecampane high, 1 tablespoon root of burdock large,

1 tablespoon of celandine leaves large,

2 tablespoons herb St. John's wort,2 tablespoons of birch leaves.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix all ingredients. Separate 3 tablespoons of the collection, pour 1 liter of water and put on fire. Boil for 15 minutes, then cool and strain.

• Wash with a decoction 3 times a day. Course - 3 weeks,. Then you need to take a one-week break and repeat the treatment.

• Store the product for 5-6 days in the refrigerator.

• The effect will be higher if combined with a diet.

Mask for oily, problem skin

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1 tablespoon of white clay, 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, 2 teaspoons of ex

grape seed tract, 2 teaspoons of green tea extract.

How to prepare and use

• Mix all ingredients and mix well.

• Apply the mask to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes, and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.

• The composition can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in a tightly closed container.

• Use 1-2 times a week.

Mask with ginger and pomegranate juice for tired, fading skin

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 1 teaspoon pomegranate juice.

Method of preparation and use of

• Mix ginger with pomegranate juice, mix and apply on face and neck. After 20 minutes, rinse with cool water.

• Pomegranate nourishes the skin with vitamins, and ginger restores its elasticity and destroys harmful bacteria.

Herbal collection with ginger against dandruff, hair loss, alopecia

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of ginger powder, 4 tablespoons of nettle leaves, 4 tablespoons of leaves of coltsfoot, 4 tablespoons of stinging nettle.

Method of preparation and use

• Mix all ingredients, put into a large saucepan or enameled bucket and pour 6 liters of boiling water. Put on fire, bring to a boil and warm for 10-12 minutes. Leave to stand for 6-8 hours, then wash the prepared product with a head.

• Repeat procedure 3 times a week.

Ginger Mask for Oily Hair

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ginger powder, 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

Method of preparation and use

• Pour the ginger powder with sesame oil, stir until smooth.

• Wipe the mask in the scalp and leave for 30 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Ingredients: 3 teaspoons of ginger powder, 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of anise ordinary fruit, 2 teaspoons of chamomile flowers, 2 teaspoons of blue cornflower, 2 teaspoons of peppermint leaves, 2 teaspoons of petalsrose red, 1 teaspoon of herbaceous leaves of the motherwort, 1 teaspoon of herbs of medicinal sage, 1 teaspoon of herbs of thyme, honey to taste.

How to prepare and use

• Mix all ingredients.4 tablespoons of collection( without a slide) in the evening put in a thermos, pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for the night.

• In the morning place the infusion on a water bath and boil for 7-10 minutes, then drain.

• Take in the first week of 100 ml 3 times a day in a hot form, adding 1 teaspoon of honey to the infusion. Gradually adding the amount of beverage consumed, bring the single dose to 250 ml.

• The product can be given to children from 2 years to 30-50 ml 2 times a day in the absence of contraindications to herbal medicine( consult a pediatrician!).

• Collection is used to protect cells from free radicals, prevention of influenza and ARVI in the period of epidemics, the preservation of vigor and youth. After the course of application of such tea, swelling disappears, the skin becomes elastic and acquires a healthy color, acne disappears.

Liver cleansing in the treatment of alcoholism

To clean the liver, especially when getting rid of alcohol dependence, it is used infusion of ginger.

Infusion of ginger root

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh grated ginger( or 3 teaspoons of powder).

Method of preparation and use

• Pour ginger 200 ml of hot boiled water, cover and leave for 10 minutes. Then strain through several layers of gauze. If the taste of the infusion seems very sharp, you can add a little honey and lemon juice.

• Take the received infusion in the morning on an empty stomach, for 10-15 minutes before breakfast, according to the following scheme: on the first day - 10 drops, every next day to increase the dosage by 2 drops. In this sequence, take the infusion for 15 days( the daily portion by the end of this period should reach 40 drops).On the 16th day, start reducing the amount of medication by 2 drops daily, so that by the end of the course the dosage is again 10 drops.

• After a two-week break, repeat the course. It is recommended to carry out treatment under this scheme for 3.5 months.

• Clear the liver and remove the hangover syndrome with a ginger drink with the addition of other spices.

Drink with ginger, nutmeg, cloves and lemon

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of ginger powder, 0.25 teaspoon grated lemon zest,

1 clove bud, ground nutmeg on the tip of the knife.

Method of preparation and use

• Pour into the enamel or china dishes spices, add lemon zest, pour 200 ml of boiling water, cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain through 3-4 layers of gauze and lightly cool. Divide the infusion into 2 portions.

• Drink 100 ml of a warm drink in small sips.

• After 30 minutes, add warm water to the remaining infusion, fill the glass to the top, and slowly drink.

• This remedy slightly irritates the gastric mucosa, stimulating the secretion of gastric juice and bile, so it is recommended to eat a small amount of light food in a break between drinking first and second portions, for example, dried in a dry frying pan a piece of bread, a banana, a slice of cheese.

It should be borne in mind that it is impossible to cure alcoholism only by ginger. This method, consisting in the purification of the liver, should be used in conjunction with other medical devices and psychotherapy. It is also necessary to combine the intake of ginger with a diet that includes foods high in potassium and magnesium. The content of carbohydrates in the diet should be at the physiological level, but the amount of fats should be reduced.

In the process of treatment with ginger, not only the cleansing of the liver from the products of the breakdown of alcoholic enzymes occurs and the improvement of the functions of this important organ. The activity of the digestive and circulatory systems is also activated, all organs begin to work better.

Overweight, cellulite

The ginger root stimulates metabolism, removes slag and excess fluid from the body, so it is used to reduce weight. Substances that are contained in the plant, improve blood supply and warming, so that all processes in organisms occur more intensively, which is very important for people who have excess body weight.

To improve metabolism and reduce weight, it is recommended to use ground dry ginger, which "burns" the fat deposits. You can take in the morning( 15 minutes before breakfast) ginger powder, along with ground nutmeg on the tip of the knife. Spices should be put under the tongue and dissolve until completely dissolved.

It is also useful to add ginger root to food, on fasting days will have the effect of eating salads with ginger( "Ginger Cooking").

Due to its toning properties, ginger contributes to the cleavage of subcutaneous fat accumulations, tightening and smoothing of the skin.

For weight loss, nutritionists are advised to consume up to 2 liters of ginger tea per day. You can prepare drinks with various additives( except for sugar and honey), for example lemon, orange juice, cinnamon, cardamom.

The action of ginger strengthens the garlic, so it is also added to tea, promoting weight loss.

Ginger tea with garlic

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic.

How to prepare and use

• Put the grated ginger in a thermos, add whole peeled garlic cloves, pour 2 liters of boiling water, cork, leave for 2 hours, and then drain.

• Drink tea with hot or warm small portions during the day before meals and between meals to dull the feeling of hunger.

Agent with ginger root against cellulite

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons of ginger powder( or 2 tablespoons of fresh grated root),

2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 3-4 drops of grape oranother stone oil, 1 tablespoon of leaves of plantain.

Method of preparation and use of

• From the leaves of plantain prepare a decoction.

• Combine all the ingredients, add the yeast of the plantain, mix the mixture thoroughly.

• Apply the prepared mass to the problem areas and wrap them with polyethylene film, then with a terry towel or woolen shawl. Leave for 1 hour.

• Take a shower, rinse the applied mass with warm water, massage the problem areas with a special rigid mitten or a terry towel until light redness of the skin.

• Apply nourishing cream or body milk to the skin.

• The procedure should be carried out once a week. A reed-like tropical plant of the ginger family. One of the oldest spicy plants. In a wild state does not occur. Cultivated in many countries of the tropical belt: in India, Australia, etc.

Contraindications

The ginger root contains bitter and essential oils, so it can not be used for some disorders in the digestive system. These include ulcer of the esophagus and stomach, duodenal ulcer, ulcerative colitis. You can not use this spice with esophageal reflux( retrograde movement of the contents of the stomach through the lower esophageal sphincter into the esophagus), diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis - the presence in the gastrointestinal tract, most often in the large intestine, diverticula( saccular protrusions in any part of the gastrointestinal tract).Diverticulitis is an inflammation of one or more diverticula.

The use of ginger root is contraindicated in the presence of stones and sand in the kidney and bladder, as well as inflammatory processes, which are accompanied by an increase in temperature.

For hypertension and heart disorders, use drugs and ginger dishes only after consultation with your doctor.

Since this spice contributes to the reduction of the uterus, in pregnancy, only gently acting foods with ginger are recommended, for example, cookies or tea, which are drunk in small portions throughout the day, to eliminate toxicosis.

In case of an overdose of ginger, the following side effects may occur: vomiting, diarrhea, allergic reactions. In this case, the reception should be stopped immediately.

Whatever the healing properties of plants, each has its own contraindications, side effects or even incompatibility with other drugs. Moreover, the use of the same phytotherapy for different people can have quite the opposite effect: someone will help, but for someone it will be dangerous to health.
Ginger is generally a low allergenic plant and does not cause serious side effects, as it contains purines and oxalates. As a rule, nutrition and treatment with the inclusion of ginger has a mild effect. You just drink ginger tea, eat dishes with ginger, and slags gradually burn out and are eliminated from the body.

Of course, this by no means means that you can give up on indisposition, forget about troubling pains and rely entirely on ginger.

First, all disturbing symptoms must be discussed with the attending physician.

Remember! Self-treatment and self-diagnosis are dangerous!

And secondly, there is a small number of diseases in which the application of this root can cause undesirable consequences.

Before using ginger as a "panacea", make sure you can use it.

Do not take ginger and ginger preparations with:

• exacerbation of inflammatory skin diseases;

• high temperature;

• various bleedings,

• during exacerbations of hepatitis and ulcers;

• diverticulosis( the formation of saccular protrusions on the intestinal wall);

• in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy;

• Allergies to ginger.

Consult a doctor about the advisability of using ginger:

• during the acute phase of pulmonary and intestinal diseases;

• for pregnant women, especially in cases where there was a miscarriage;

• with some forms of hypertension accompanied by high fever.

The dose of ginger intake should be reduced when:

• chronic peptic ulcer;

• chronic inflammatory skin diseases;

• cholelithiasis;

• inflammation of the intestine;

• Taking aspirin( they equally dilute blood, so too much of a dose can cause bleeding).

In addition, remember that taking a large amount of ginger can cause heartburn, so it's best to take it with food or after eating.

Side effects and / or overdose results are typical for any drug:

• diarrhea;

• nausea;

• vomiting;

• allergic reactions.

In case of an overdose, stop taking the medication and drink as much liquid as possible. In order to neutralize the burning effect of ginger, drink milk. It is also good to take antacids, which will block the irritating effect on the mucous membranes: smect, maalox, diamagel and the like. If they are not available, a solution of baking soda is also suitable as a first aid: a teaspoon of a glass of warm boiled water.

Before applying ginger-based remedies, we strongly recommend that you coordinate your actions with your doctor.

Interaction with

medications As in any good instruction for a medical product, we will list the effects that can occur when ginger interacts with different medications. So, ginger:

• strengthens antidiabetic medications, promotes lowering of blood sugar;

• enhances the action of cardiac drugs;

• Strengthens cardiac glycosides;

• interacts( sometimes counteracts) with antiarrhythmic drugs and may increase the risk of arrhythmia( check with your doctor);

• interacts with depolarizing muscle relaxants;

• counteracts nitrates and calcium channel blocking agents, which increases the risk of hypokalemia( decreased potassium levels);

• antagonizes drugs that block beta-adrenergic receptors;

• improves treatment and drugs aimed at anticoagulant action;

• the properties of other herbs are revealed more fully in the neighborhood of ginger, so it often enters the herbal collection. If you like ginger, then to give a pleasant taste and aroma, you can add it when brewing any medicinal herbs( given contraindications).

If in doubt, can you use ginger, then consult a doctor about the possibility and dosage of ginger.

Ginger is a powerful medicinal plant that has been used by mankind for many years.

But the use of any medicine without looking back, without taking into account the characteristics of the body, can turn into a disaster. Especially when it comes to "people's" medicine. There is reason to believe that the immune system of modern man is somewhat different than that of a man even of the last century. Modern way of life, chronic stress, quality of the environment leave their imprint. Therefore, what was simple and safe a hundred years ago, now can cause unpleasant side effects.

Apply ginger, listen to the body, know the measure. Consult your doctor not to harm your body.