The Plant
Plant part: Rhizome
Origin: Madagascar
Native to India and Africa, ginger is a perennial plant in the Zingiberaceae family, like turmeric. It grows to around one metre in height, has beautiful orchid-like flowers and reproduces via its rhizomes. Highly aromatic, ginger was imported to Europe during the Middle Ages, where it was highly prized, but never cultivated. Beyond its flavor, it was already recommended for weak stomachs.
Ginger rhizomes are still used in phytotherapy, fresh or dried, in pieces or ground into powder. In aromatherapy, Ginger Essential Oil, rich in sesquiterpenes and monoterpenes, is particularly recommended for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant and antioxidant properties.
What are the benefits of fresh Ginger?
Fresh Ginger is a plant with multiple health benefits. It is known for its effects on joint problems such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatism, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve pain and discomfort. Consuming fresh Ginger can also improve digestion by promoting the secretion of gastric juices. Fresh Ginger can also be useful for relieving bloating, gas, and nausea. In summary, fresh Ginger is a plant with remarkable medicinal virtues that can be beneficial for treating various health problems.
Common questions
How to use ginger?
Ginger is a delicious plant for the taste buds, with numerous health benefits. It can be used in many ways. In cooking, we use the whole rhizome or the powder extracted from it to flavor dishes, desserts, juices, liqueurs…
Ginger is used in phytotherapy and aromatherapy:
- In capsules: Ginger can be taken as a dietary supplement, sometimes in combination with other plants, to aid digestion. This method of use should preferably be carried out with the advice of a therapist.
- As a decoction or infusion: place a teaspoonful of powder or a few slices of ginger in a cup, then pour over simmering water. Leave to infuse for ten minutes before drinking.
- In Essential Oil: Add a few drops of Ginger Essential Oil to a carrier oil, then gently massage into painful areas (joints, stomach). The Oil can also be added to a lotion or cream before applying to the skin.
In cosmetics, Ginger is used as an ingredient in masks for skin and hair, or in moisturizing creams.
The Products
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