5 Super Benefits of Ginger
5 Super Benefits of Ginger Ginger is renowned as a kitchen spice as well as a potent remedy traditionally used in alternative therapies for treating various clinical conditions. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is closely related to turmeric, cardamom and galangal making it an abundant resource of nutrients and bioactive compounds. The main active constituent that imparts therapeutic proficiency to ginger is known as Gingerol. The other nutrients include shogaol, zingerone, vitamins A, C, E, and B-complex, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, iron, zinc, calcium and beta-carotene. Ginger has been christened a panacea of maladies because it effortlessly corrects numerous afflictions ailing a lot of us. More than 80% of ayurvedic remedies contain ginger in their preparations because it exerts a catalytic effect and enhances absorption and assimilation of the other ingredients in the body. Is Ginger a Hot or Cold Herb? According to Ancient Ayu...