500 g. all vegetative organs and seeds of which contain essential oils with a specific aroma. The thick rhizome is covered with double-rowed scaly vaginal leaves bearing accessory roots at each internode. Several above-ground stems grow from the strongly branched horizontal rhizome. The height of some types of ginger reaches 2 m. The underground part is represented by lobed roots and horizontally arranged tuberous rhizomes. Smooth leafy stems and short scaly flower stems grow from the horizontally growing rhizome. Purple-brown or yellow flowers bloom at the top of the flower stalks.
Ginger grows in a warm and humid climate at an altitude of up to 1500 m above sea level. But unlike other tropical spices, it can grow under various agroclimatic conditions. The best soil for growing ginger is loose loam rich in humus. It grows well on loams and on native loamy soils. Ego is grown both under irrigation and on dry land. The culture is of great interest for introduction into the humid subtropics of the USSR.
Unground ginger should be fresh, smooth, not wrinkled, dense to the touch and low-fiber. Before it is chopped, grated, cut or crushed, it is necessary to clean the peel. Ground dry ginger cannot replace fresh ginger, because it has a completely different aroma and taste. Dried ginger is sharper than fresh, so it is recommended to soak it before use. One teaspoon of dried ginger is equal to one tablespoon of grated fresh ginger.
The piquant, pungent aroma of fresh ginger root is an indispensable feature of many dishes of Eastern cuisine. Ginger root is added to jams, sauces and dessert dishes, for example, pumpkin casseroles.
Since ancient times, ginger has been known to relieve nausea attacks, and Chinese sailors chewed ginger root to reduce seasickness. In Ancient Rome, ginger was used as an anti-plague agent, fresh ginger juice treated burns and cuts. But, perhaps, the most attractive of all the miraculous properties of ginger was the return of youth. It not only slowed down the aging process, but also had the most positive effect on sexual desire. It is a known fact that the Portuguese did not spare ginger for their slaves to increase their fertility. Using the same property of ginger, European doctors in the 19th century developed the so-called "harem candies". To this day, the Japanese serve a traditional dish with ginger on certain holidays, and the Chinese treat women for infertility and frigidity by feeding them shrimp marinated in yellow wine, vinegar, ginger, and spring onions.
Due to its healing properties, ginger is used as a medicine. The most important property of ginger is its ability to increase cerebral circulation, which stimulates brain activity. Therefore, it is recommended to include ginger in the diet for people engaged in mental work. The spicy aroma of ginger is a wonderful tonic that increases self-esteem and invigorates.
Ginger has a positive effect on the human immune system, helps the body get rid of toxins. Ginger is often used as a preventative against colds, ginger is not contraindicated for children.
If you start coughing and sneezing, take a small piece of ginger root and chew it. If you have a sore throat, try to squeeze a little juice from ginger, about 2 teaspoons and add a pinch of salt, this remedy can be taken before meals. Also, the antibacterial properties of ginger will be useful to you in order to eliminate inflammatory processes in the mouth, for example, with stomatitis.
Ginger is an effective tool for the prevention of ulcer disease, it has a good effect on the mucous membrane of the stomach, prevents the appearance of intestinal parasites. The substances contained in ginger contribute to the normalization of blood vessels, have anticancer properties, and reduce the risk of blood clots.
The ginger root contains essential amino acids that play a huge role in metabolism. Thus, ginger can be used to normalize fat metabolism, in particular, to increase the digestibility of fatty fats. To do this, you need to add a little pickled or dried ginger to fish or fatty meat dishes.
Medicinal properties. Ginger improves digestion, stimulates the formation of gastric juice. In combination with peppermint, black elderberry flowers and yarrow (in the form of tea), it relieves severe stomach pains. The rhizomes contain essential oil — 1-3%. Its main components: gingerol - 1.5%, phenolic substances, resins, starch - 4%, sugar and fat.
Ginger tea came to us from the East, where ginger is traditionally recommended to those who want to lose weight and lose weight. Why exactly is ginger tea recommended for weight loss? Ginger refers to hot foods, according to Tibetan beliefs, which speed up metabolism, stimulate blood circulation, and warm. And traditional medicine claims that due to the fact that ginger contains essential oil, it strengthens metabolic processes in the body, and thanks to this ginger tea works. In addition, ginger allows the skin to stay young longer, and it follows that it should be in the body constantly.
Ginger can be used not only when you are actively losing weight, but also constantly, brew ginger together with black or green tea. If you drink ginger tea with honey, you can dilute the honey in a warm infusion or eat it with a spoonful of honey.
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