Ginger

Main properties of Ginger

Ginger or ginger contains water, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids and various mineral salts including manganese, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, zinc, vitamins of group B and E.

Remedy against nausea and vomiting: thanks to its properties, ginger is used as a digestive and bitter-tonic.

It is also known to be effective against pregnancy nausea, car sickness and seasickness.

Stomach wellbeing: ginger is good for the entire digestive system thanks to its gastroprotective properties. It stimulates digestion, fights diarrhea and helps eliminate intestinal gas.

Stimulant of the immune system: ginger is used by Asian populations to fight colds and fever and is also a valuable aid against cough and phlegm.

Thanks to its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, it is also used in cases of throat inflammation (pharyngitis and laryngitis).

Cures headaches: thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory properties, it relieves headaches, effectively reduces joint and muscle pain as well as relieving inflammation of the stomach and esophagus.

Ally of the heart: the ginger rhizome is a good anticoagulant and therefore reduces the formation of clots in the arteries, lowers cholesterol levels and helps lower blood pressure.

Contraindications: although it is useful in case of nausea, consult your doctor before consuming ginger during pregnancy. It is also good not to abuse ginger as it can cause gastritis and ulcers. Avoid simultaneous use with anti-inflammatory and hypotensive drugs.