Use of Ginger

Ginger has a lot of uses, a few of them include:

Culinary use: ginger is one of the major spices used in cooking.

Manufacturing purpose: It is used in manufacturing, to make products like;

confectionaries (candies and sweets).

Soft drink and alcoholic beverage.

It serves as flavoring agent in baking products like ginger bread, cakes and biscuits.

It is used as fragrance for soaps and cosmetics.

Medicinal purposes: ginger has several medicinal properties which include:

Anti-inflammatory

Antifungal

Anti-vomiting

Analgesic

Anti-ulcer

It is used to treat cold induced diseases such as asthma, cough, rheumatism etc.

Lowers cholesterol level by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the blood and liver.

Gastrointestinal relief

Protection against colorectal cancer

It induces cell death in ovarian cancer cells

It serves as immune booster

Ginger is generally used to treat various stomach problems including upset stomach, gas, colic, nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, vomiting after surgery and loss of appetite.

Enjoy Ginger! Enjoy Good Health!!

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