Description
Dry Ginger Powder 200g
Ginger is a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia. It’s among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet.
It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it’s closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
The rhizome (underground part of the stem) is the part commonly used as a spice. It’s often called ginger root or, simply, ginger.
Ginger can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as an oil or juice. It’s a very common ingredient in recipes. It’s sometimes added to processed foods and cosmetics.
Here are 11 health benefits of ginger that are supported by scientific research.
- Contains gingerol, which has powerful medicinal properties
- Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness
- May help with weight loss
- Can help with osteoarthritis
- May drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors
- Can help treat chronic indigestion
- May significantly reduce menstrual pain
- May help lower cholesterol levels
- Contains a substance that may help prevent cancer
- May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
- Can help fight infections
