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Ginger is a common house
hold herb in India. In India and China it is used as a
spice in all types of vegetable preparations. Adrak
ka aachar is a popular condiment in Asian countries.
Other uses of ginger are in bakery items such as
biscuits, cakes and puddings as well as in soups. Ginger
bread is popular in western countries. Oil of ginger is
used to make flavouring essence and in perfumery.Therapeutic
uses of ginger.
- As a soothing drink.
This can be made by boiling a small amount of
crushed ginger in a cup of water. Add a teaspoon
of honey and a little fresh lemon juice. This
makes a soothing drink and can serve as a
substitute for bed tea.
- For Aches and Pains
Ginger acts as an excellent pain killer. For
headaches - a ginger ointment made by crushing
dry ginger on a grinding stone or otherwise, can
be applied on the forehead. A few drops of ginger
juice put in the ears relieves ear ache. Also if
rubbed on the gums relieves toothache.
- For Cold & Cough
Small amount (appx. 10 grm.) of ginger crushed or
cut to small pieces to be boiled in a cup of
water, sugar added to taste, can be had for cough
and cold.
Ginger Tea - can be made by adding small amount
of ginger in boiled water before adding tea
leaves.
Ginger mixed with honey taken three times a day
is a good remedy for cough.
- For Diarrhoea
Dry ginger with crystals of rock salt to be
powdered and taken with small piece of jaggery.
- For Indigestion
Chewing a piece of ginger regularly after meals
helps relieve dyspepsia.
Ginger juice + fresh lime + mint juice + honey
helps gastrointestenal problems and piles.
- For Irregular painful menstruation
Pieces of ginger boiled in water + small amount
of sugar, taken three times a day is helpful.
- For Bronchitis
Ginger powder + pepper + cloves + honey
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| Contents of
Ginger |
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| Ginger contains
Phosporus, Calcium, Iron, Carotene, Thiamine,
Riboflamin, Niacin, Vitamine C. 100 grm. of ginger
contains 80.9 % moisture, 2.3 % protiens, 12.3 %
carbohydrates. Its caloric value is 67.
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