Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is surprisingly the most widely used dietary condiment in the world today. It’s actually part of the plant family that includes turmeric and cardamom, which may explain why the health benefits of ginger are so extraordinary.
Ginger Health Benefits :
1. Stroke and Heart Disease
2. Indigestion and Nausea
3. Malabsorption
4. Compromised Immunity and Respiratory Function
5. Bacterial Infections
6. Fungal Infections
7. Ulcers and GERD
8. Diabetes
Nutritional in Ginger :
1. Energy 80 Kcal
2. Protein 1.82 g
3. Fat 0.75 g
4. Vitamin A 0 IU
5. Vitamin C 5 mg
6. Calcium 16 mg
Culinary use :
1. Fresh or dried ginger root along with garlic, cilantro, onion, tomato, cumin and mustard-seeds made to a flavorful curry paste which is then added to variety of vegetable, meat and curry/soup preparations.The herb root is also used in the preparation of mango, lemon and spondias (ambara in India) pickles.
2. Fresh root ginger can be used in the preparation of variety of spicy snacks, candies, and ginger bread in the food industry.
3. Ginger tea is a popular drink in many Asian countries.
For Ginger details in Hindi check here – Ginger In Hindi