بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Ginger & Its Medicinal Use
by Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem Dawah Centre
What is Ginger
Ginger is a
strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger
has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese,
Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient
Qualities of Ginger
The
major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called
ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide
antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief
qualities.
Some of the problems cured by Ginger
Colds/Flu
Kills influenza virus by improving immune system's ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
Increases
Circulation
Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.
Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
Digestive Aid - Indigestion, Stomach Ache
Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.
Women's Health
Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual cramps.
Skin
Very cleansing - reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils.
Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns,
sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for
dandruff.
Stress
Protection
Ginger Root
appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by
relieves the stress.
Arthritis
As Ginger root is
a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it
helpful.
Ginger is
sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can
not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the
gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger cures following ailments
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With all the benefits to the
average person, ginger should be included in the diet every day.
Especially for a person who are suffering from heart problems,
cold/flu, stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose of ginger
combined with other herbs to enhance their effectiveness is part of a
sensible, healthy diet.