Ginger- The Miracle Cure for Myriad Ailments

Winters are back again and along with it is bringing in a lot of ailments like cough, cold and the flu. When I was a kid, ginger always worked miracles whenever I suffered from cough and cold. It is extremely helpful in treating cough and cold. The antiviral properties make it extremely useful in treating cough and cold. During my childhood days whenever I used to catch a cold, I was given a miracle concoction, a special tea containing tulsi leaves, black pepper, ginger and honey. It really worked wonders. The recipe to some of  my miracle potions is mentioned below:

Medicated Tea
Boil some water, add some grated ginger into it and let it boil for quite some time. Add 3-4 tulsi leaves in it, add a pinch of black pepper and finally add a very small amount of tea leaves. Let it boil for quite some time and finally add honey instead of sugar. Your medicated tea is ready to serve.

Lemon Honey Ginger Tea

Honey , lemon and ginger are three elements that are extremely useful in any kind of cold ailments. Lemon helps in boosting our immunity and is a rich source of Vitamin C. Honey has antibacterial properties. A special tea made with a table spoon of honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 table spoon grated ginger will help in soothing a sore throat.

Ginger, Turmeric and Honey in Milk

Take a glass of hot milk, add a pinch of turmeric in it. Then add half table spoon of grated ginger in it or a spoon of ginger juice. Finally add a tea spoon of honey in it. Mix well. This magic potion is extremely useful in the treatment of cough and cold.

Ginger is a rich source of several essential compounds like Zingiberol, kurkumen, filandrena,bitter resin, bisabolena, filandrena and zingiberena essential oils. Ginger is available in three varieties namely big ginger, small ginger and the red ginger. Red ginger is the most useful out of the three because of its high essential oil content and strong flavour.

I was always aware of the benefits of ginger in treating cough and cold other than its usefulness in cooking various Indian cuisines. The aroma of ginger is an essential in most Indian dishes. But lately after a bit of online research,  I came to know of the several other remarkable health benefits of ginger.

Prevention of Cancer

It is extremely useful in the prevention of  certain types of cancer namely prostrate cancer and colon cancer. Ginger controls the multiplication of certain cancerous cells. It has high level of antioxidants and can induce cell death(apoptosis).

Treating Migraine
Ginger  can control the prostaglandins which are responsible for triggering migraines.

Digestive Cure

Ginger is useful in treating various digestive ailments, they help in improving digestion improve defecation, cleanse the colon and increase the production of digestive enzymes. It reduces flatulence and its carminative property prevents bloating.

Improves Apetite

Ginger juice consumed before meals can trigger the digestive juices and restore lost apetite.

Cure for Arthritis
The anti inflammatory properties properties of ginger make it extremely useful in treating aches and pains.

Reduces Menstrual Pains and Irregularities

Ginger helps in mitigating menstrual pains at the beginning of the menstrual period and also helps in removing period irregularities.

Cures Respiratory Problems

Ginger has antihistamine properties and is useful in treating allergies. It prevents the airway contraction and is a perfect remedy for sore throat. A mixture of ginger juice, honey and fenugreek helps in treating asthma.

Reduces Harmful Cholesterol
Ginger is extremely effective in reducing the levels of harmful cholesterols and thereby preventing blockages and heart attacks.

Beauty Benefits

Ginger has several beauty benefits as well. They help in reducing acne, remove foot odour, control dandruff and help in getting silky hair.

Ginger is really a miracle herb, a wonderful cure for several health problems.