Food plays a fundamental role in good health. And among them there is one that also provides benefits for skin care and stimulates hair growth.
It is a root that became one of the favorite elements in the kitchen because it flavors food and adds a little flavor, and combined with other ingredients is used as a natural remedy.
Health Benefits of Ginger
Although ginger is native to Asia, today it can be found almost everywhere in the world because it grows in tropical climate zones.
With multiple properties, ginger is native to Asia.
And it is not only popular when it comes to flavors and aromas, but to prevent the appearance of conditions such as the flu and benefiting the body in systems such as the digestive.
- Antiinflammatory
Consuming ginger can help prevent and cure inflammation. One study found that ginger could reduce allergic reactions, in which inflammation may play a role.
Other research reports that those who took daily ginger supplements had less muscle soreness after exercising. Muscle pain may be due to inflammation.
- Antioxidant
The antioxidant properties of ginger can help prevent heart disease, as well as neurodegenerative diseases of the Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington's types.
Prevents heart disease. Photo Shutterstock.
- Cures cough and sore throat
According to an article from the Digital Library of Traditional Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) ginger can be used to cure cough and sore throat.
- Digestive and against nausea
To help relieve indigestion, vomiting and nausea, different parts of the world turn to ginger water regularly.
Nor in this sense the studies are conclusive as to its effectiveness, but recommendations abound in different recognized health portals.
Another benefit to mention is to relieve indigestion.
- Balances blood sugar
Research found that, in people with diabetes, ginger improved fasting blood sugar.
Findings of this type augur an aid to the treatment of health problems caused by chronic diabetes, expands the Healthline health portal.
Ginger for skin and hair
Ginger can be purchased fresh, dried, powdered, squeezed or in oil and has many benefits for our hair, face and health.
Other benefits of this product, according to the Secretary of Agroindustry of Argentina, are to combat aging thanks to its antioxidants.
Ginger for the skin and stimulate hair growth. Photo Shutterstock.
And in those lines, it is an ally for the skin because, "it contains about 40 different antioxidant components, which are necessary to neutralize the action of free radicals, mainly responsible for the oxidation of cells and also for skin aging," according to the magazine specialized in health and lifestyle UnComo of the Mundodeportivo portal.
How to prepare a mask with ginger
To use it with this that gives benefits to the skin, it is possible to make a homemade mask that combines the properties of ginger and other products that abound in homes.
Ingredients
- A small tablespoon of ginger powder
A tablespoon of honey
How to prepare a ginger-based mask
How to prepare and use
- Mix the ginger along with the honey in a bowl.
- Stir until a kind of homogeneous paste is formed.
- Clean the face so that the nutrients in the mask penetrate properly.
- Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Remove with plenty of warm or cold water.
But of course there are many other recipes from ginger, and the Better with Health portal indicates one to use as an exfoliant.
Ingredients
- One teaspoon of grated ginger root (3 g)
Two tablespoons brown sugar (30 g)
- One-third cup coconut oil (67 g)
Grating in ginger is part of the preparation.
Preparation and use
- Take a bowl or bowl and grate the ginger root.
- Add the two tablespoons of brown sugar and finally the half cup of coconut oil.
- Mix everything very well until a homogeneous dough is formed.
- Apply the preparation 1 time a week, always avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
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