When it comes to ginger, people think of it as an appetizer in the preparation of dishes, or as a must-have in the case of motion sickness; In fact, these are just a small part of the functions of ginger, in the ordinary appearance, hidden many magical effects. Ginger is the fresh rhizome of Zingiber officinale, a perennial herb. Ginger root is thick, containing volatile ginger oil and gingerol and other special ingredients, it has a strong spicy taste.

The roots of ginger are its most important part, and they are usually yellow or dark yellow. These roots can be eaten raw, cooked or used to make juices, teas and extracts. The main active components of ginger are gingerol and gingerone compounds.

Ginger is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history. It has been recorded in many medical books. Gingerol in ginger can stimulate gastrointestinal mucosa, make gastrointestinal hyperemia, enhance digestive ability, and it can effectively treat abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting caused by eating too much cold food; In addition, ginger can also accelerate blood circulation, and has the effect of strengthening the body; It is often used for spleen and stomach deficiency, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, cold, nasal congestion and headache.

Functions of Ginger Extract

1 Anti-aging and anti-cancer

The structure of gingerol and diphenylheptane compounds contained in ginger has a strong antioxidant and free radical scavenging effect, "age pigment" is the result of free radicals in the human body, free radicals are aging factors in the human body, so eating ginger can be anti-aging. Gingerol, the main component of ginger's spicy flavor, has antitumor effects. Gingerol is a kind of substance with special aroma, which is widely used in food and flavor industry.

2 Care for arterial health

Ginger extract can prevent platelet aggregation, reduce serum cholesterol, triglyceride, low density lipoprotein, reduce the occurrence of arteriosclerosis, and care for arterial health.

3 Anti-inflammatory and relieve pain

Ginger, like ibuprofen and other medicines, has the same function of relieving pain and can be applied to symptoms such as periods, headaches, and muscle pain. In addition, ginger also has anti-inflammatory effects, and its extract can be used as an ancillary medicine in the treatment of arthritis.

4 Protective effect on the nervous system and hair

Ginger volatile oil can play a role in the maintenance of unsaturated fatty acids, protecting and reducing the harmful changes of nervous system tissues; A hair tonic containing ginger pigment can stimulate hair growth.

5 Prevent motion sickness and vomiting

The effective rate of dry ginger powder for headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms can achieve 90%, and the effect can last for more than 4 hours. Eating ginger has an obvious effect on preventing motion sickness.