Dry Ginger
Category:Immunity, Inflammation
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it’s closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It’s often called ginger root or, simply, ginger.
Benefits
- Dry ginger helps in the lowering of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Dry ginger also relieves pain and discomfort in the stomach caused by chronic indigestion. A delay in the emptying of the stomach is said to cause indigestion, and ginger has been shown to alleviate this problem.
- Dry ginger is an excellent natural remedy for controlling high blood sugar in the body.
- Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory compounds gingerol and shaogol present, and they help cure a common cold and flu. During monsoon and winter, ginger helps keep the body warm and prevents cold.
