Benefits and uses of ginger

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Adrak / Zingiber officinale/ Ginger
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ficinale-ginger/ By Karanvir Singh
Ginger is in two forms dry and fresh ginger and
its actions are quite similar except the dry one
which is preferred to fresh on during summers. It
treats asthma, Indigestion, nausea, and
more. Latin name Zingiber officinale Family
Scitamineae Division Angiospermae Sub-kingdom
Phanerogamia Genus Zingiber Species Officinale
Class Monocotyledanae Subclass
Petaloidanae Names in different languages Hindi
Name Aadi, Adarakh (fresh) Punjabi Name Adrak,
Adarak, Ada Marathi Name Aale Tamil Name
Inji Kannada Name Shunti, Hasi Shunti Telugu
Name Allamu, Alla Farsi Name Anjeebeele Tara
Bengali Name Ada
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Tamil Name Inji Malayalam Name Inchi Arabian
Name Janjabeele Ratab Its Sanskrit
synonyms (Wet Ginger) Ardra Shaka, Moolaja,
Ardraka, Gulma moola (Knotty rhizomes) and
Anupaja (grow in moist places) (Dry
Ginger) Ushana (Hot in nature) Katubhadra (has
pungent taste) Nagara- Found in Nagar Pradesh and
it is best among katurasa Shunti- Useful in
Kapha, vataja vikaras Ardhraka- Causes salivation
Katuviddi- Have katu rasa Katugranthi- Having
nodes and internodes What are the chemical
constituents of ginger? Ginger chemical
constituents are d-Borneal, B- D- Curcumene, D-
Camphene, B- Bourbornene, A- Curumene,
Zingerone, Zingiberol, Geraniol, Citronellol,
Zingiberenes, Gingerol, Gingerone, Paradol,
Gingerdiol, Gingerone B and C, etc. What are the
medicinal properties of ginger? Rasa (taste)-
katu (Pungent) Guna (qualities)- Guru (heavy),
Teekshna (strong, piercing), and rooksha
(dryness) Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (hot) Vipaka-
Madhura (undergoes sweet taste after
digestion) Effect on three doshas- Balances
kapha dosha Part used Rhizome
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Dosage Fresh juice- 5-10ml Powder- 1-2gm
Syrup- 2 to 5 ml Ayurvedic benefits of
ginger It used as spices that have a pungent
taste and are anaphrodisiac in nature. As per
Ayurveda, it helps in increasing Vata dosha. It
improves the digestive strength and acts as a
appetizer. It also treats constipation. These are
the Ayurvedic benefits of ginger. Difference
between dry and fresh ginger- Wet ginger is
rooksha (dry) and ushna (hot) in nature and dry
ginger is snigdha (oily, unctuous) and ushna
(hot) in nature. Wet ginger causes diarrhea but
is more useful in constipation where as dry
ginger has bowel binding property and is useful
in IBS. Wet ginger is used for a shorter period
of time because of its dry nature whereas dry
ginger is snigdha (unctuous) and hence tolerable
for a longer period ie., it can be used for a
long time. The effects of wet ginger are seen
more in stomach and intestines whereas effects of
dry ginger is seen in both stomach and
intestines. What are the Ayurvedic uses of
ginger? Its application removes the excessive oil
from the skin and manages various skin
infections. It also shows good results in
controlling hair loss as well as promoting hair
growth. The application of Ginger juice on the
skin helps to control acne formation. Nausea Ging
er is a beneficial herb in stopping nausea. If
you are going for long traveling, take fresh
cloves of ginger that will help in travelling bad
effects like nausea and headaches. Chew a ginger
clove also treats morning sickness. Cold and
Cough In winters, ginger increases the immune
system of the body. It is a natural antiviral
that protects the body from the illness by
increasing non-specific immunity. It has an anti-
inflammatory property which reduces inflammation
in the respiratory tract. It is also a good
cough suppressant that helps to clean the
respiratory system. Menstrual Cramps
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During menstruation, women experience heavy
menstrual cramps. In these days, a woman should
take ginger tea, so as to get relief from the
pain. It provides warmness in the stomach and
maintains the normal flow of the blood. It also
provides relaxation to the muscles and
alleviates the pain. Weight Loss Ginger has a
property of burning fat that promotes weight
loss. Its thermogenic property activates the
bodys metabolism. Due to its antioxidants
properties, it eliminates the wastes from the
body and detoxifies the body. Regular intake of
ginger tea will help a lot. Improves Blood
Circulation The ginger contains gingerol alkaloid
which is present in the ginger tea helps in
lowering the blood pressure. When the pressure in
the blood vessels reduces, it allows easier
blood flow. It has blood-thinning properties,
which prevents heart attacks. Ginger tea helps in
improving the blood circulation in the
body. Stress and anxiety Ginger shows a calming
and soothing effect on the mind and the body. It
relieves stress and tension by keeping the brain
calm. One cup of ginger tea improves your mood
and gives a feeling of freshness. It also
reduces the cortisone levels in the body which
helps to keep you relax. Damage Precancerous
Cells Many researches had stated that ginger tea
contains strong antioxidant properties that
prevent the body from infections. It can prevent
the production of pre-cancerous cells from
growing. Drinking ginger tea kills free radicals
formation and decreases the risk of having
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