Ginger is a food that we are all familiar with
in a time when the weather gets colder and throat infections increase.
How should we consume this food, which is available fresh and dried?
What proven properties do they have?
This plant, whose Latin name is Zingiber officinale, originates from Southeast Asia; It contains
essential oils, active ingredients such as 6-gingerol, 8-gingerol, 10-gingerol, shogaol.
Ginger is primarily used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness, pregnancy
nausea (necessarily in consultation with the doctor), vomiting and seasickness, cold
and indigestion problems. In the form of fresh ginger tea, it can be brewed in hot water
with the mouth closed and consumed up to 2 cups a day. Powdered ginger can be consumed by mixing with honey
, sprinkling it on fruits with cinnamon, and adding it to chicken dishes as a spice
.
According to studies, the most important area where ginger is used is nausea and vomiting. Following this
, it has been observed that it has anti-bacterial and antiviral effects and significant
smoothing properties in cold and flu infections. In addition, in some animal studies, it improved some complications seen in individuals with diabetes
; It has been observed that it has an effect on lowering LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and
triglyceride levels, raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), lowering blood sugar at a significant
level, improving sperm quality and motility.
Our patients who regularly use anticoagulant (blood thinner) drugs, who have coagulation disorders
and who have gallstones should also consult their doctor before using ginger.
Healthy and enjoyable days.
