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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : December 1, 2014 6:23 PM IST
Dried ginger (sonth) is the underground bulb which belongs to the main plant. The flesh can be of different colours yellow, white or red. The herb is mostly grown in Asia and is widely used as a condiment for cooking purposes. Dried ginger contains certain therapeutic benefits which can help improve the health of a person. Therefore, the underground stem can be used in a variety of ways powdered, fresh, dried, or in the form of oil or juice.
Dried ginger can be used as a natural remedy to treat a number of illnesses. In fact, it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.
How to use dry ginger for health purposes?
Diarrhoea
A teaspoon of dried ginger juice added to warm water can be consumed 2-3 times a day to control diarrhoea.
Cold and Cough
A mixture made from honey, ghee and dry ginger powder can help cure a common cold and cough. It also helps reduce the phlegm produced.
Constipation and Indigestion
A mixture of dried ginger, asafoetida and rock salt added to a glass of warm water can help relieve constipation, stomach ache as well as indigestion.
Abdominal pain and Gas
In order to get relief from abdominal pain and gas, grind carom seeds and dried ginger together. Add lime juice to the mixture. Let it dry before adding black salt to it. This powder should be consumed every morning.
Hiccough
Drinking milk with boiled dry ginger will give you respite from hiccough.
Urinary pain
You could always drink milk with some candy sugar and dry ginger to cure blood and pain caused during urination.
Jaundice and Piles
You could also have dry ginger along with a little jaggery to help cure jaundice, swelling and piles.
Dental problems
A mixture of dry ginger powder and water can help relieve a toothache as well as swollen gums.
Aches
A paste made of ground ginger and water can be applied to relieve you from migraines, headaches, body aches and neck pain.
Joint pains
A power made from nutmeg, dry ginger and sesame oil can be applied to a bandage and placed on the area to relieve you from joint pains.
How does dry ginger or sonth work?
Provides gastrointestinal relief
Dried ginger has been an essential component in traditional medicine to provide relief from issues arising from gastrointestinal problems. This herb can be used to eliminate flatulence from the intestines while relaxing the tract.
Prevents motion sickness
Dried ginger can also be used as a remedy against motion sickness. It helps reduce the incidence of cold sweats, nausea, dizziness as well as vomiting. It also helps in preventing morning sickness in women who are pregnant. Read here for other ways to deal with morning sickness.
Possesses anti-inflammatory properties
Dried ginger contains gingerol which is loaded with effective anti-inflammatory properties. It helps in decreasing pain caused by osteoarthritis as well as rheumatoid arthritis. If you are suffering from knee problems, a few spoons of dried ginger a day can help decrease the pain. However, you will need to continue with it for a year for effective results.
Prevents the spread of cancer cells
Gingerol present in dried ginger also helps in the prevention of the spread of colorectal cancer cells. It could also help in eliminating ovarian cancer cells by causing self-digestion and cell death.
Helps lower body temperature
Dried ginger can help you sweat, leading to decreased body temperature. This is especially effective when trying to get rid of a common cold or the flu. Also, it helps in the removal of toxins from the body.
Provides relief from certain ailments
Ginger powder can be added to warm tea or milk to provide relief from acidity, indigestion, cold and fever.
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