Description
Features
Ginger, Adrak or Zingiber Officinale is not only a spice but also one of the best natural remedies for a variety of conditions.
It belongs to Turmeric and Cardamom family.
It originated in the tropical rainforests from the Indian subcontinent to Southern Asia
Uses of Ginger
Charak Samhita and Sushrut Samhita describe ginger as
Arshoghna – Useful for piles.
Deepana – Useful for digestion.
Truptighna – Useful in relieving pseudo-satiation.
Shoolprashmana – Useful in relieving abdominal pain.
Trighna nigrahana – Useful in thirst.
Useful as an apetiser, improves taste and relieves anorexia.
Helps improve vigour.
Useful in heart ailments.
It is anti-inflammatory, hence useful in reducing swelling and edema.
Disease associated with respiratory tract, asthma.
Early stages of liver disorder.
Relieves constipation.
Useful in arthritis and menstrual pain.
Aids weight loss.
Caution:
Excess usage may aggravate gastritis in people having sensitive stomach.
Should be consumed in low amount in pregnancy and lactation.
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