Medicinal plants

 Ginger

Scientific name: Idiber officinale 

Origin: 

This is a medicinal plant found in Southeast Asia, especially in India and China.  It has been cultivated for thousands of years and is now grown as a major commercial crop in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.  

Cultivation Areas:

Although cultivated in various countries around the world, the main producers are India, China, Nigeria, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.  It is also cultivated in many other tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas.  

Medicinal properties: 

Ginger is a popular plant in traditional medicine due to its unique medicinal properties.  Its medicinal properties are unique.  Ginger contains the powerful bio-active compound gingerol.  It helps in reducing inflammation and is a good medicine for conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  Asians use it as a winter drink. 

Digestion:

 Ginger relieves indigestion.  It reduces conditions like nausea, muscle pain, vomiting and bloating during pregnancy.  Ginger tea or ginger coffee with ginger milk is commonly used for this.

  

Pain relief: 

Women can get relief from various pains like menstrual pain and muscle pain inflammation.  Some people also use ginger for headaches and it is effective for indigestion.

Immunity Boosting: 

Ginger contains antioxidants that help boost the immune system of the human body and protect against diseases.  

Relieves nausea: 

Ginger was often used by the ancients to reduce nausea and vomiting.  Relieves morning sickness during pregnancy and nausea caused by hot foods. 

Lowers blood sugar: 

According to Western and Asian indigenous medicine, ginger helps lower blood sugar levels and is beneficial for people with diabetes.

Heart disease: 

Oriental sages have shown that ginger can have a positive effect on heart health by reducing high blood pressure in the human circulatory system and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Cancer Properties: 

Research is being done on the possible anti-cancer properties of ginger and some studies have found information that it may work against certain types of oral cancer, skin cancer, etc.

 

  While ginger has many health benefits, it is important to note that it should not be used as a stand-alone treatment for serious medical conditions, and that medical advice should be sought before using it as a remedy.  Adding fresh ginger root, ginger tea, ginger mixed milk to children's breakfast will reduce stomach gas and ginger can be used as a spice in cooking and consumed in various ways.  Asians regularly use ginger in cooking fish and meat.