Medical Benefits of Ginger – Express Urdu

We go to the nearby hospital for minor ailments or buy medicine from a drug store, but we do not forget that there is no shortage of medicine in the treasury of nature and its use in our daily life. It is a very important part.

When Hakims and Vedas were common, spices and vegetables available in our kitchen used to be part of their treatment and these medicinal prescriptions were indeed very useful and effective i.e. ‘hang lage na phtakri aur rang chokha’.

Let’s talk about ginger, which was in the kitchen of every rich and poor and used in everyday food. Do you know that the small root of ginger is the guarantor of our health and a cure for many diseases?

Ginger is digestive, strengthens heart muscle, relieves joint pain. It cures cold, flu and cough and also brings heat to the body. India’s ancient Ayurveda and Greek medicine are also convinced of the numerous benefits of ginger.

In almost all countries of the world, the virtues of ginger are sung and widely used. Ginger traveled the world through Arab traders. When ginger made its way to Greek soil and the Greeks became aware of its virtues, it was used medicinally and thus became an important part of Greek medicine. Stomach correctness is considered important in Greek medicine and ginger helps in this task. In addition to Arabic-Persian, ginger is also mentioned in the classical literature of Europe. Henry VIII touted it as a cure for the plague, and Queen Elizabeth I touted ginger, fennel, and cinnamon poultices as a digestive aid.

A common man may not be aware of the excellent properties of ginger, but experts are convinced of its importance. Ginger is used in most meat and poultry dishes and makes them easier to digest. Ginger is less used in cooking go fish, but its pungent aroma makes the food appetizing. Ginger is also used in salads. Ginger chutneys, pickles and halwa or marmalade are part of the Indian table, while ginger tea is very common.

In other countries of the world, ginger pies, cakes and biscuits are eaten with great enthusiasm. Ginger is not only used in food but the drinks made from it are also part of the banquet as the function of this drink is to digest the varied food on the table. You must have heard the famous story of ‘Ginger Naan’ or ‘Ginger Bread’. However, if you plant a ginger plant in a pot today, you can save some doctor’s expense and you can even avoid the ATM line. (Thanks to BBC Urdu)