Recipes for health using healthy ginger have long been known. They are characterized by ease of preparation and extraordinary healing power.
Sweet honey, used in addition to the burning spices, helps to soften its taste, as well as increase the number of useful trace elements when ingested.
The article describes in detail and available about the beneficial properties of honey-ginger mixture and contraindications for use, as well as why they drink drinks from these products and how they help with various diseases.
The chemical composition of products
Honey-ginger mixture prepared in approximately 1: 1 ratio contains:
- Calories: 192 kcal;
- carbohydrate: 50 grams;
- proteins: 1 gram;
- fat: 0 grams.
In addition, ginger contains potassium (415 mg), magnesium (43 mg), sodium (13 mg), vitamins such as calcium (16 mg) and vitamin C (5 mg). Essential oils are present in its composition, as well as a special substance gingerol, which gives it a characteristic sharp taste.
Benefit
What is useful mixture?
- Enhance immunity, resistance to infections.
- Acceleration of digestion, stimulation of the formation of gastric juice.
- Normalization of blood circulation; thinning of thick blood; vessel strengthening; lowering cholesterol; prevention of thrombosis, atherosclerosis.
- Stimulation of mental and physical activity.
- Acceleration of metabolism, improvement of the thyroid gland, help in losing weight.
- Reduction of pain symptom (including headache, arthritis pain, arthritis, toothache).
- Prevention of dental diseases.
- Prevention of cancer.
What is the harm?
When used for a long time in large quantities can cause:
- irritation of the mucous membrane of the esophagus and stomach, aggravation of gastritis, gastric ulcer;
- sleep disturbances, difficulty falling asleep;
- pruritus and rash.
Contraindications
For ginger:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in the acute stage (acute gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis);
- tendency to heavy bleeding;
- late pregnancy;
- Gallstones (because it has choleretic properties).
For honey:
- bee products allergy;
- diabetes.
How to choose ginger root for cooking?
For treatment it is better to choose fresh ginger root. It is easy to distinguish in appearance: it is firm to the touch, without dents, the surface is flat and smooth. Before cooking recipes ginger root should be washed, then gently peel the skin.
For grinding it is better to use a fine grater. Fresh ginger is stored in a refrigerator in a glass for up to two months.
Step-by-step instructions: how to cook and how to apply?
To strengthen the immune system
The nutritional mixture speeds up the metabolism, improves immunity, and also normalizes blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is recommended to conduct courses of treatment several times during the autumn-winter period.
Ingredient list:
grated ginger - 200 grams;- honey - 1 tablespoon;
- lemon juice - 1 tablespoon;
- apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon;
- garlic - 1 clove.
grated ginger - 200 grams;Cooking:
- Grate ginger on a fine grater.
- Peel and chop the garlic.
- Squeeze lemon juice (you can simply squeeze the fruit with your hands).
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
- Transfer the mixture to a glass dish and store in the refrigerator for no longer than 4-5 days.
A course of treatment: Take 2 times a day (before breakfast and lunch) 1 teaspoon per week. After 2-3 weeks, you can repeat the course.
As a choleretic agent
You can make a simple choleretic infusion from ginger and honey.
Ingredient list:
- boiled water - 1 cup;
- grated ginger root - 3 tablespoons;
- liquid honey - 1-2 teaspoons.
Cooking:
- To boil water.
- Chopped ginger pour a glass of hot water, cover and leave to infuse for 15-30 minutes.
- You can prepare the infusion in a thermos.
- Strain the finished medicine and dissolve the honey in it.
Admission course: Take 1 tablespoon in the morning half an hour before breakfast. After a two-week course, take a break for 2-3 weeks.
Diarrhea
Ginger tea with honey reduces intestinal spasms, eliminates diarrhea and helps reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This drink can be given even to children.
Ingredients:
- water - 1 cup;
- grated ginger root - 1 tablespoon;
- honey - 1 tsp.
How to cook:
- Add ginger to boiling water and boil a little.
- For a child, the dosage of ginger is reduced to 1 tsp.
- When the tea has cooled, stir the honey in it.
A course of treatment: Ginger tea can be taken warm several times during the day until liquid stool disappears.
From blood clots
Ginger and honey thin the blood, contribute to the prevention of varicose veins. To prevent the formation of blood clots, you can prepare a honey-ginger mixture.
Ingredients:
- grated ginger - 200-300 grams;
- liquid honey - 1 kg.
How to cook? Mix ginger and honey, place in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
How to use? Take 1 teaspoon 3 times daily before meals. The course can be continued for 2-3 months. Next, take a break for 2-3 weeks and continue the course.
During menstruation
During menstruation, classic ginger tea with honey can be used to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasms, and also to normalize hormonal levels in general.
Ingredients list for 1 liter of pure water:
- grated ginger - 1 tablespoon;
- mint leaves, lemon balm;
- Chamomile flowers - 1 tablespoon of the collection or one herb;
- honey - to taste.
Cooking:
- Brew in the evening in a thermos medicinal herbs and ginger.
- In the morning, warm up a little and add honey to taste.
How to use: All the tea you need to drink during the day. You can continue to receive during the entire period of menstruation.
With a cold
In viral diseases, it is necessary to increase the amount of fluid consumed. Doctors recommend drinking just plain water, but you can diversify your diet with a tasty and healthy drink.
Masala tea is a traditional Indian tea made from spices and herbs. With regular use, it enhances immunity, promotes rapid recovery from colds.
Ingredient list:
- leaf black tea - 3 tsp;
- whole milk - 2 glasses;
- drinking water - 1 cup;
- grated ginger root - 1-2 teaspoons;
- honey - 1-2 teaspoons;
- spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom) - to taste.
Drink recipe:
- Milk and water mix and bring to a boil in a saucepan.
- Pour black tea and cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Add ginger and spices.
- Remove from heat and leave to infuse until cool.
- When the drink becomes slightly warm, dissolve the honey in it.
How to use? You can drink this tea several times a day throughout the entire period of a cold. To prevent viral infections, take a drink every day or every other day in a warm form.
For diseases of the oral cavity
For toothache, sore throat, cough, and the presence of ulcers in the mouth, you can use a ginger rinse.
Ingredients:
- grated ginger juice - 1 tablespoon;
- clean drinking water - 1 cup;
- liquid honey - 1-2 teaspoons.
How to cook? In a glass of warm water, mix ginger juice and honey.
How to apply? Use the prepared solution for rinsing the mouth at least 3 times a day after meals. The last rinse is preferably carried out at night after evening tooth brushing. Duration of use is determined individually. Usually improvement occurs after 2-3 days.
Possible side effects from use
- A feeling of bitterness and burning in the mouth.
- A slight increase in heartbeat, redness of the skin, increased sweating, a slight increase in body temperature.
- Sensation of burning and pain in the stomach and intestines.
It is necessary to take into account that honey-ginger mixes and drinks are taken without exceeding the indicated dosages. In addition, these recipes do not replace the appointment of a doctor, but only complement them.
Thus, the unique properties of honey and ginger make them a real natural remedy and an effective means of preventing many ailments. When using them, it is important not to exceed the dosage, then they will bring only benefit.
