Ginger is one of my favorite plants to use in winter.
Ginger or Zingiber officinale has been known for so long that its origin is uncertain, India? China? Anyway, for the Greeks and Romans, ginger has been quickly adopted and considered as a medicinal plant.
In Asian medicine, ginger cures all ills, or almost: rheumatism, nausea, gas, pain, colds, etc.. And it is widely used in cooking. The fresh rhizome has a sour taste that blends with all that sweet salty. But beware: the note disappears lemon drying and remains the only spice ...
HOW TO STORE
Cool, it keeps 1 week in a dry place at room temperature.
Wrapped in plastic wrap, he can keep several weeks in the crisper of the refrigerator.
INDICATIONS
Ginger is well known for its stimulant properties, invigorating and revitalizing. If fatigue or lack of energy, peel a small piece of ginger, grate it and let steep for 10 minutes in warm water. Bullwhip effect amazing!
Ginger contains a high proportion of antioxidants, along with another well known Asian spices: turmeric. Turmeric and ginger are among the plant's potential anti cancer undeniable. Use ginger in the preparation of sweet and sour dishes that fall under its hot and spicy flavor.
Ginger is wonderful throughout the digestive sphere. It not only has the ability to aid digestion by stimulating the secretion of bile, but it also greatly reduces and prevents gas formation in the colon. Try an infusion of fresh ginger after a meal, and added why not 2 or 3 cardamom seeds. Or how to combine digestion slight disorientation and taste.
Ginger is recommended for pregnant women suffering from nausea. And ditto for the sickness. It prevents and stops vomiting.
Ginger works wonders in my massage oil on aching muscles, creaking joints and pain, and also rubbing it warms shivering.
Traditionally, ginger have aphrodisiac qualities, he was advised in antiquity to eat regularly for "love and be loved as in his youth. Reputation misused or not, I let you enjoy for yourself.
Ginger may also treat the fight against colds and fever.
A little recipe for you:
GROG ANTI COLD
In a small saucepan, bring to boil water, 2 slices of ginger, a good sprig of thyme and 2 or 3 cloves. Leave on low heat for 5 minutes, let steep another 15 minutes, then filter.
Add a few drops of lemon juice.
If you need the sweetness, add a spoonful of honey. The blackberry honey is excellent for hoarseness. Drink warm.
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