GINGER BENEFITS

GINGER BENEFITS

Ginger plants are very easy to find and familiar to everyone, especially for Indonesians, ginger is widely found in this country, but do we know the benefits of this plant, yukkkk !!!! read this article, hopefully useful 😊

1. Relieves Menstrual Pain

According to several studies, regularly consuming ginger water can help reduce pain that occurs during menstruation. A number of studies have shown that consuming ginger can relieve menstrual pain in women. Several studies have also shown that ginger is as effective as ibuprofen in relieving pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea.

Therefore, if you are one of those people who suffer from painful menstrual periods, it's a good idea to add ginger to your diet and see if it helps or not.

By boiling the ginger and drinking the boiled water regularly at least once a day and in moderation, drink the liquid for the first two days of menstruation. Due to the effect of ginger on the stomach according to several studies, it is said to be able to provide a calming effect from pain

 2. Lowering Blood Glucose to Cholesterol

Ginger plays a role in increasing the absorption of glucose into muscle cells without the use of insulin because it contains gingerols. Ginger is also safe for consumption for diabetics because ginger is a natural ingredient that contains a low glycemic value.

According to the journal in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health - regarding the efficacy of ginger, regularly consuming ginger can also significantly lower blood glucose. Not only that, regular consumption of ginger can also reduce LDL cholesterol (bad fats), triglycerides, while increasing HLD (good fats).

 3. Strengthens the Immune System

Ginger can strengthen the immune system in the body, why is that?

In research, ginger contains vitamin C and magnesium. This content helps the body to strengthen the immune system. In addition to these two substances, ginger also contains gingerols, shogaols, and zingerones which can function as antioxidants for the body.

 4. Inhibit and ward off Bacterial and Viral Infections

It turns out that ginger can also ward off certain bacterial and viral infections. Because the content of gingerol in ginger can inhibit bacterial infections, such as shigella, E.coli, and so on. These ingredients are considered capable and effective to ward off bacterial and viral infections if consumed regularly.

5. Relieves Muscle Pain

Ginger can also relieve muscle aches or pains. Ginger which warms the body is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that work to relieve muscle aches and pains, such as muscle aches after exercise. However, the effect of ginger to relieve muscle pain is not immediately felt, but it takes a few days.

According to several studies, ginger has an anti-inflammatory effect which is also efficacious in reducing pain because ginger contains a compound called gingerol which has been shown to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Based on the results of research and studies, consuming a little ginger every day can help keep inflammation low and can also help relieve muscle pain from sports-induced injuries. However, many sources say that relieving muscle pain is a benefit of red ginger.

6. Overcome Digestive Problems

Ginger is said to be able to overcome and prevent digestive problems. It is believed that the oil extract is able to overcome problems such as stomach pain because of its antibacterial content. Digestive disorders generally occur due to bad bacteria that enter, so consumption of ginger is suitable as an antithesis. With these antibacterial properties, as well as the warm feeling produced when consuming ginger also makes the digestive system more comfortable. So ginger to overcome digestive disorders, ginger works by producing a substance that can reduce the production of excess gas in the digestive system. In addition, ginger can also be used to soothe the intestinal tract.

7. Relieves Itchy Throat

Ginger can also soothe the throat, one study found that some of the anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax the membranes in the airways, which can reduce coughing and soothe an itchy throat, with the warmth produced by ginger relaxing the throat.

8. Relieves Dizziness

Symptoms of dizziness often occur to everyone, and many use ginger for consumption, because consuming ginger makes people who consume it feel relaxed and calmer.

9. Prevents morning sickness

The condition of nausea and vomiting due to morning sickness is often experienced by women in early pregnancy. Fortunately, nausea can be reduced by consuming ginger. But remember, pregnant women should not take any medicine, including herbs and traditional medicines. Therefore, consult your doctor first before consuming ginger.

10. Potentially ward off cancer.

In other articles and research on the benefits of ginger in inhibiting cancer have not found a definite conclusion. However, several studies have proven the efficacy of ginger in warding off cancer. One study found that the gingerol content in ginger could be an alternative healing therapy for cancer patients.