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ginger<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ginger has a very long history of usage in many traditional medicines like Ayurveda , Chinese and Unani. Lets see what modern science has documented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Native to India , now cultivated throughout the world. The part of the plant used is the rhizome , the underground stem which grows horizontally. It is a perennial which is easy to cultivate .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botanical name <\/td>Zingiber officinale<\/td><\/tr>
Tamil<\/td>Inji, \u0b87\u0b9e\u0bcd\u0b9a\u0bbf<\/td><\/tr>
Malayalam <\/td>Inchi<\/td><\/tr>
Telugu<\/td>Allam<\/td><\/tr>
Kannada<\/td>sunthi<\/td><\/tr>
Hindi<\/td>Adrak<\/td><\/tr>
Sanskrit<\/td>Srngaveram <\/td><\/tr>
Korean<\/td>\uc0dd\uac15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ayurvedic perspective of Ginger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to Ayurveda, Ginger is considered as “MAHA OUSHADI<\/strong>” which means Great Medicine. It primarily acts on the digestive system as an appetizer, carminative (which expels gas) and a digestive.It is used to treat nausea , vomiting, pain , fever , cough and respiratory illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the three ingredients in TRIKATU , the famous ayurvedic medicine containing ginger,black pepper and long pepper. Trikatu is used to enhance digestion and to control phlegm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most diseases occur due to poor digestive system<\/p>AYURVEDA <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ginger in Chinese medicine <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use of ginger has been documented as early as 4th century BC . Its used for treating stomachache, headache, nausea, toothache, rheumatic pain and respiratory illness.It is also used as cardiotonic and anti convulsant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Ginger contain?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Volatile oils<\/strong><\/td>Non volatile oils<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Aroma and taste<\/em><\/td>Pungency – hot sensation<\/td><\/tr>
Sesquiterpene <\/td>Gingerols<\/td><\/tr>
Zingiberene<\/td>Shogaols<\/td><\/tr>
Curcumene<\/td>Paradols<\/td><\/tr>
Farnesene <\/td>Zingerone etc<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
. Essential oils in ginger<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fresh vs Dried Ginger<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fresh ginger contains both volatile and non volatile essential oils and hence has a balanced aroma , taste and pungency. Whereas, dried ginger is more pungent and sharp .This is because many volatile essential oils are lost during drying process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fresh ginger. Dried ginger <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to include ginger in our diet?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n