Ginger is believed to have spread around the world from India. Although he always grew well in China. Now in the wild this plant is not found. But it is grown in large quantities, including in India. Ginger root is used in alternative medicine, in addition, it is an integral component of most eastern dishes.
Such popularity of ginger is a direct consequence of its amazing properties. First of all, it is known as an excellent restorative. It enhances immunity, which is why it is recommended to drink a ginger drink in the autumn and winter, when the risk of getting the flu is most high. Ginger helps relieve swelling, it is a good diuretic.
In addition, ginger helps get rid of nausea, and, regardless of what it is caused by: a disorder of the vestibular apparatus, poisoning or something else. Therefore, dried ginger has long been chewed by sailors to get rid of the effects of motion sickness. It can be used in acute poisoning, and during pregnancy - with toxicosis.
Ginger has a beneficial effect on the respiratory, circulatory system and digestion. Due to the normalization of digestion, as well as the warming effect, it is especially popular among those who want to lose weight.
A lasting positive effect will be with the daily use of this wonderful remedy. The most convenient way is drinks with ginger. Such a drink has a pleasant spicy taste. They prepare a ginger drink in different ways, the easiest option is to cut a small piece of ginger root into slices, pour two liters of boiling water. The drink should be infused for several hours.
If the main purpose of using a ginger drink is to lose weight as soon as possible, then you can strengthen its necessary properties by adding 2 cloves of garlic to ginger. The taste of the drink will be even more astringent, but the warming effect will increase, the blood will run faster through the vessels, due to which the metabolism will accelerate, which means that the breakdown of fats will also occur faster.
For the prevention of colds, a ginger drink with lemon and honey is ideal. Ginger root, about 4 cm in size, needs to be grated or cut into small pieces and pour 2 liters of boiling water. When the water has cooled a little, add a slice of lemon and 2 teaspoons of honey to it. It is better to store the drink in a thermos, then you will always have warm ginger tea at hand . By the way, if you use any ginger drink before meals, it will also dull your appetite - this property also contributes to weight loss.
Ginger drink with prunes is an excellent way to cleanse the body of toxins. To make tea with ginger and prunes, you will need a small piece of ginger root, several large prune berries, green tea, cinnamon, black pepper, lemon juice. Grind prunes and pour hot green tea (200 ml). Then add ginger, cinnamon and black pepper. Lastly, pour a glass of iced tea and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Drinking a drink is better in the morning on a day off. You should not plan important events for this day, since the drink has a laxative effect.
Ginger tea with milk is very popular in Russia . The combination of healthy foods such as milk with ginger gives a truly amazing effect. To prepare a drink, 1.5 cups of cold water are poured into the pan, 1.5 teaspoons of tea leaves of black or green tea, several slices of ginger are added there. This mixture is brought to a boil and boiled for 4 minutes, then a glass of milk is poured into the pan and brought back to a boil. Then a teaspoon of cardamom is added to the drink, mixed and removed from the heat. Ginger drink with milk and tea is ready.
To change the taste of the drink, honey, lemon, sugar can be added to this recipe - depending on who loves what.