“Adrakh Ki Goli Khao aur gale ki kharaash mitao”. This is common phrase you will hear in local trains during winter season. It helps reduce sore throat.
Adrakh or Ginger is one of the most common ingredient used in Indian foods. It not only enhances the taste of food but also has lot of medicinal use, especially in Unani and Ayurveda procedures.
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.
Some of the medicinal benefits of Ginger are:
- Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- It help treat nausea and morning sickness.
- Weight reduction
- Lower Blood sugar levels
- Good digestion
- Help in reduce joint pains
- Improve Metabolism
- Reduce bacterial Infection
- Prevention of Cancer
- Improve sex drive
- May significantly reduce menstrual pain. It’s recommended that pregnant women who are close to labor or who’ve had miscarriages avoid ginger
Ginger has its own benefits but like any other food, eating too much of anything is not good. We need to strive for healthy and balanced diet. If you have any questions, please write your comment and I will try to get an answer from an health expert. or I would suggest talk to a doctor and get the right suggestion.
Very healthy ingredient and part of every Indian food.