Ginger: Effect and application of the miracle bulb

Ginger is now very well known for its health-promoting effects and is no longer just a hot seasoning in Asian dishes. Here we show you how you can use ginger in nutrition and health and what it does.

Effect of ginger on body and health

The medicinal effects of ginger on diseases and malaise have promoted the inconspicuous root from a seasoning ingredient to a miracle bulb. Ginger is often used in naturopathy or as a home remedy.

• Ginger contains more than 150 essential oils and spicy substances . These make the tuber anti-inflammatory .
• Ginger warms from the inside. It also activates the intestine and can even fight cold viruses . Ginger inhibits the multiplication of viruses .
• The rhizome in the ginger makes the tuber antibacterial . This helps a healthy intestinal flora .
• The tuber soothes a sensitive stomach with its essential oils and promotes digestion, since it stimulates gastric juice and salivation. It also has an analgesic and antispasmodic effect.
• Ginger also contains a lot of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium and iron . These nutrients strengthen the immune system, nerves and bones.
• The spicy substances in the ginger also stimulate the blood circulation . The metabolism is activated and the circulation gets going.

Areas of application of ginger

Due to its health-promoting effect, ginger is not only used in food, but also for illnesses. We are now showing you where ginger can help.

• Ginger is very popular for colds due to its anti-inflammatory and virus-killing effects.
• Ginger is also widely used in Chinese and Indian medicine . The bulb warms the inside and strengthens the immune system and well-being.
• Studies tested the effects of ginger on nausea . It has been shown that ginger has a positive effect on nausea, pregnancy sickness and malaise.
• Studies have also shown that ginger can reduce period pain and pain in osteoarthritis and in the muscles.
• In addition, ginger in Diabetes II can have a positive effect on the disturbed insulin level. The reason for this is the spicy substances.

Preparation and use of the miracle bulb

You can consume the yellowish tuber in any form. We give you tips and information on how to prepare ginger here.

• You can drink ginger water, especially if you have a cold or stomach problems. To do this, cut slices of fresh ginger and pour hot water over them. After 10 minutes of brewing, you can drink the ginger tea .
• Ginger is also available as a spice powder . You can add this to curries, vegetables, meat or fish. Ginger tastes in almost every dish and makes it easier to digest.
• You can prepare ginger lemonade as a fresh drink. Simply put the ginger slices in a carafe, pour hot water over them and let them cool. Then add a little lemon juice and sugar.
• Ginger oil binds the spicy substances and can be used against muscle tension or as an aromatic bath for colds. You can buy the ginger oil ready or make it yourself.
• To do this, put fresh ginger grated with olive oil in a saucepan and let it simmer for two hours. Then sieve the whole thing and fill it into a glass bottle. There the ginger oil has to mature and soak for two weeks.