Ginger is an excellent remedy for coughs & cold

Ginger is one of India’s most important spices and has been used in Asia for a long time. It was one of the first spices from the East to be known in Europe. Ginger is highly valued for its health benefits and is used to treat many illnesses.

Ginger is a large plant and has thick, knobby underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes, which are the part of the plant used as a spice, are tough and swollen. When fresh, they are white or yellow on the outside but turn grey-brown or orange as they age. They can grow up to 2.5 cm in diameter. Both the leaves and the rhizomes have a strong, fragrant smell when cut or crushed. The rhizomes are harvested after the plant’s leaves have dried up. Fresh ginger is sold in the market, but it can also be peeled, sliced, and dried.

Ginger has been used in India since the Vedic period . For centuries, it has been used in Asia to treat many health problems, such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, chest congestion, cholera, colds, diarrhea, stomach aches, rheumatism, and nerve-related illnesses.
It is also used for loss of appetite, bronchitis, and joint pain. Additionally, ginger is known to be a strong antioxidant.

Nutritive value per 100 g of Ginger Fresh

Energy (kcal) : 67
Protein (g) : 2.3
Fat (g) : 0.9
Carbohydrates (g) : 12.3
Crude Fibre (g) : 2.4
Minerals (g) : 1.2
Calcium (mg) :20
Phosphorus (mg) : 60
Iron (mg) : 3.5
Magnesium (mg) : 405

Vitamins

Carotene (µg) : 40
Thiamine (mg) : 0.06
Riboflavin (mg) : 0.03
Niacin (mg) : 0.6
Vitamin C (mg) : 6

Ginger has antiviral properties and can destroy flu viruses. A mixture of one teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, combined with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste, is a great remedy to help reduce fever during the flu by promoting sweating.

Ginger is also highly effective for treating coughs and colds. For cough relief, ginger juice mixed with honey should be taken three to four times a day. For colds, small pieces of ginger can be boiled in a cup of water, then strained, with some jaggery or honey added for taste. Drink it hot for best results. For a chronic cold, you can make a tea by boiling half a teaspoon each of ginger paste, cloves, and cinnamon powder. Add a little honey and drink this tea to relieve symptoms.

Ginger acts as a natural antibiotic and helps fight infections. For centuries, it has been used to treat illnesses like cholera, diarrhea, and chest congestion. It is especially effective in treating whooping cough. A remedy for this involves mixing one teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with a cup of fenugreek seed decoction and honey to taste. This mixture works as an expectorant, helping clear mucus, and makes you sweat, which can help with the illness. You can make the fenugreek decoction by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water until it reduces by half. Drink this mixture of ginger juice and fenugreek twice a day, in the morning and evening.

Ginger is available in two forms: fresh and dried. Both forms are useful, but fresh ginger is often used in cooking to enhance aroma, taste, and appetite. Since the taste of raw ginger is quite strong, it is usually added to cooked dishes, and it’s a common ingredient in curry powder.