It is a light yellow rhizome with a sharp and hot aftertaste. It has anti-microbial
and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s fat burning qualities are something to be
marvelled at. It is a spice that is considered to be a digestive fire which paves
the path for your body to produce digestive enzymes that quickly breaks down
nutrients. It is also an essential spice for the treatment of a lot of our everyday
ailments that we will typically take synthetic and potentially harmful substances into our body to cure.
Take body pains, common cold, aching of the
joints, nausea and a boatload of other sicknesses are quickly taken care by this
spice. Taken regularly daily either in the form of tea or incorporated into your
meals, it serves as a very potent agent in the reduction of high cholesterol
levels in your body. This is a spice that costs you next to nothing and is ideally
suited for a lot of body types with almost no side effects which are associated
with the artificial chemical substances we consume.
It is a perfect ingredient in improving poor digestion. To get your
gastrointestinal system activated every day, take a teaspoon of dried ginger
powder with warm water and some honey first thing in the morn at least thirty minutes before having any breakfast.
You can also take it in between meals
during the day. Ginger can be added to your meals in the fresh form to boil
your beef and also sprinkled onto your food to give your digestion a muchneeded boost.
Ginger does not just work on your internal organs; it also serves crucial roles
in catering for your body’s external needs by providing a soothing and efficient
circulation of blood at the surface of the skin. If you have sore muscles or
joints, you can make a poultice by adding two teaspoons of dried ginger
powder to some warm water. Gently stir until fine paste forms. Apply it to the
spot and massage it into your muscles and enjoy the soothing relief that
follows. It is pertinent that this mixture does not come in contact with your
nose or eyes. So always ensure you wash your hands properly after handling
ginger because of its fiery nature.