Useful properties and contraindications of ground and dried ginger
Ground ginger is used not only as a seasoning, but also as a remedy due to the presence of a large list of useful properties, taking into account possible contraindications. In order not to harm health, you need to familiarize yourself with all the properties of the product and the peculiarities of its effect on the body.
Ground dry ginger: properties
Ginger is added to many dishes for added flavor. Dried ginger has beneficial properties that help in the treatment of many diseases. Only ginger root is suitable for dry and raw use.
Ginger is a versatile medicinal plant with the following properties:
- helps to cope with viruses;
- has antioxidant effects;
- antiseptic property;
- eliminates inflammation;
- has antimicrobial properties;
- has an expectorant effect;
- reduces pain symptoms.
Ginger is a perennial herb. The leaves are narrow, long and similar to the leaves of reeds. During flowering, yellow, orange or purple flowers with a pleasant aroma open.
The use of compounds from the root of the plant leads to an improvement in mood, the supply of oxygen to the brain increases, the blood is thinned, toxins are removed from the body, and immunity is strengthened.
Description
Fresh ginger root can be added to tea, salads, baked goods, and the ground product is a great spice. The spicy root contains many vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber and essential oils. The essential oils contained in ground ginger have a beneficial effect on the functioning of all internal organs, hair and human skin.
The seasoning powder has a light yellow color, pungent flavor and pleasant aroma. The list of how ginger powder is useful is large:
- eliminates the feeling of bloating and abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea;
- improves blood counts, and also normalizes sugar levels;
- accelerates metabolic processes in the body;
- relieves headaches;
- relieves inflammation;
- stimulates the immune system;
- removes toxins from the body.
In addition to useful properties, the crushed product also has contraindications that must be taken into account in order not to harm the body.
The nutritional value
Among the useful properties of ground dry ginger is its nutritional value. 100 grams contains about 340 kcal, proteins - 9 g, fats - 4 g, carbohydrates - 72 g, dietary fiber - 14 g, water - 10 g and ash - 5 g.
How much a product is worth buying depends on its purpose. Each recipe has its own dosage, which must be strictly observed.On store shelves, you can find a product packaged in various weight categories: from 10 g to 1 kg.
Vitamins
The beneficial properties of ground ginger are explained by the high content of vitamins. Vitamin A, P, C, vitamins of group B. All of them are involved in strengthening immunity, normalizing the functioning of internal organs, improving the condition of the skin, maintaining normal blood counts.
Minerals
Minerals are what dried ginger is also good for.
- Macronutrients such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus are found in large quantities.
- The microelements that are contained in the dry product include: iron, copper, manganese, selenium, zinc.
Ginger root contains active ingredients such as ginerol and shogalol. Thanks to these components, it is possible to cope with the nausea that accompanies many diseases.
Applying dry ground ginger
The beneficial properties of the seasoning do not disappear even in the process of grinding fresh product. Ginger powder is used in cosmetology, cooking and almost all areas of medicine.
All the benefits of ground ginger are preserved during the preparation of tinctures, decoctions and other drinks, which are used for pain, digestive tract disorders, colds, and also for weight loss.
In cooking
Ginger was widely used in cooking and medicine in the ancient world. In addition, at that time he was very much appreciated, for a pinch of spice one could get a fortune.
A hot spice can be added to almost any dish. It can be added to cereals, cheeses, legumes, soups, salads, vegetable and mushroom snacks. Sauces and dressings for many dishes also acquire a savory taste.
The seasoning is used during the preparation of dessert dishes and drinks. Gingerbread, tea and coffee are especially popular. It can be added to ice cream, pies, while preserving compotes, preserves, jams.
Each case has its own recommendations when it is better to add dry seasoning to the dish, and in what quantity. When cooking meat, the spice is added 15–20 minutes until cooked in the amount of 5 g per 1 kg of meat. The dough is added during kneading in an amount of 1 g. The sauces include the component after readiness in a dosage of 1-2 g.
Dry ginger, having retained all the benefits, you can use an oven, airfryer, electric dryer. The dry product can be ground into powder using a blender or mortar. A similar mixture can be effectively used in traditional medicine.
In folk medicine
Ginger has found its use in various branches of medicine. Due to the beneficial properties of the ground product for health, tinctures, decoctions, compresses are made on its basis:
- To prepare the tincture, you need to take 100 g of ground spicy mixture, pour 1 liter of vodka and leave for two weeks in a dark place. Then the finished product is filtered. You can add honey. Take 5 ml of the drug before meals twice a day, previously diluted in 100 ml of water. The tool helps to cure colds, disorders of the nervous system, and restore immunity.
- As a prophylaxis for colds, baths are made with a decoction based on a crushed product. In 500 ml of water, 25 g of ground spices are dissolved. After boiling, cook for about 20 minutes. The resulting broth is added to the water for taking a bath. The procedure takes about 20 minutes.
- Ginger is the best remedy for any type of cough. Add 2 g of ginger, 5 g of turmeric and a little honey to a glass of warm milk. Leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. The resulting composition should be drunk in small sips throughout the day.
- For disorders of the digestive system, the following remedy is used. 5 g of hot seasoning and 2 g of nutmeg are diluted in 250 ml of water. The resulting composition must be drunk in two steps.
- Compresses are used for pain in the bones and joints.Mix turmeric, ginger, ground hot pepper, a few drops of mustard oil and add 25 ml of hot water. The resulting gruel is distributed on a gauze bandage and applied to the sore spot for 30 minutes.
Since ginger speeds up metabolic processes in the body, proteins are broken down faster and excess calories are burned. The digestion process is improved due to the increased production of gastric juice, stomach and intestinal cramps disappear. As a result, the product is used as a weight loss aid:
- A mixture of turmeric and dry ginger is made in a 10: 1 ratio. You need to take after meals for 2.5 g twice a day.
- Massage with ginger oil helps to get rid of extra pounds. Add 5 g of powder to 200 ml of olive oil. Leave to infuse for two weeks. The finished tincture is filtered and used during massage.
- Wraps help to cope with excess weight. 35 g of ginger powder, 55 g of honey, 30 ml of lemon juice and the same amount of vegetable oil, 5 g of nutmeg are mixed in a cup. The resulting mixture is applied to problem areas, wrapped with cling film and left for 35 minutes.
The most effective remedy is ginger tea. For its preparation, you will need dry linden flowers, rose hips, ordinary green tea. All components are taken in equal amounts. Add 30 g of the resulting mixture to the teapot, add 2 g of ginger powder and pour boiling water over it. Drink tea before meals.
In cosmetology
In cosmetology, ginger mixture is used to smooth and brighten the skin, get rid of wrinkles, acne, blackheads, normalize metabolism, and eliminate cellulite. There is a large selection of masks, creams, oils based on a spicy component.
For a rejuvenating face mask, add fresh mint leaves, banana, honey and spinach juice to the ground ginger. All components are ground in a blender. The resulting gruel is applied to the face. The procedure takes 20 minutes.
Contraindications
Despite all the benefits of dried ginger, you can also harm your health if you do not take into account all the contraindications.
Use the seasoning carefully and evenly in the proportions indicated in the recipe.
It is not recommended to use any plant-based products during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, in the presence of heart disease, stomach, as well as at high body temperature. Children under three years of age are also considered a limitation.
Cooking recipes with photos
Many housewives are interested in what dishes can be added ground ginger. Having bought this seasoning, women can prepare various dishes using it. The spice is added little by little, observing the recommended proportions.
The classic gingerbread recipe consists of butter, honey, sugar, eggs and flour. Some other seasonings, such as cinnamon, may also be present in the dish.
To prepare the sauce for meat, you need to mix ginger, ground with soy sauce, sugar, dried basil and minced garlic. The resulting sauce is poured into the meat, which is stewed over the fire, 15 minutes before cooking.
