Ginger plays a very important role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is a key ingredient in many Indian dishes and also very popularly used in drinks such as chai, green tea. It is a very healthy and delicious spice in the food as it is loaded with so many nutrients and bioactive compounds.
A lot of anti-inflammatories and antioxidant compounds are present in ginger such as gingerols, beta-carotene, capsaicin, caffeic acid, curcumin and salicylate which are beneficial to health. Ginger has attained the tag of a powerful medicinal herb and it is very effectively used in blood thinning, low blood pressure, fever, headaches, toothaches, cold and flu. It also has the ability to fight against nausea, morning and motion sickness, chronic indigestion and other stomach related problems.
Ginger is not only effective for its medicinal properties but also as a preferred drink to have after a workout as it helps to cope with muscle soreness. Apart from this, ginger has the ability to enhance brain function and its extract is also used as an alternative treatment for several forms of cancer.
Ginger gets its unique and distinguished flavor from the natural oil present in its gingerols compound. Its flavor is so aromatic, pungent and spicy and incomparable to any other spices. It is indeed very refreshing to have ginger flavored green tea as your morning cup of tea. If you prefer a strong flavor and a refreshing drink to start your day with, then opt for ginger green tea.
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