Dry Ginger Powder: Health Benefits
(Dry Ginger powder aka adrak)
– Good for Common Cold and Flu
– Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
Good for Common Cold and Flu
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory compounds gingerol and shaogol present, and they help cure common cold and flu. During monsoon and winter, ginger helps keep the body warm and prevent cold. Adding a half spoon of dry ginger powder in warm water is considered to have instant effects on the common cold and flu.
Helps in Weight Loss
Ginger is very useful when it comes to losing weight. A study found that ginger helps reduce the Body Mass Index and Blood Insulin levels in obese people. Ginger improves digestion, which helps burn stored fat in the body. Add half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder and some honey to lukewarm water and drink it empty stomach every morning. It will help improve metabolism and aid weight loss.
Lowers Blood Sugar Level
Dry ginger has been proved effective in lowering blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes naturally. Consuming dry ginger powder by adding it to lukewarm water with a pinch of salt works great to lower blood sugar when drank early morning.
Menstrual Pain
Dry ginger powder works wonder in reducing menstrual pain. Add the dry ginger powder in boiling water with some salt and a teaspoon of honey and drink it during the initial days of menstruation. A glass of ginger water will soothe period cramps, lessen the pain and comforts the stomach. You can also drink ginger tea for reducing menstrual pain.
Morning Sickness in Pregnancy
A lot of pregnant women experience morning sickness. Dry ginger might be considered the most effective in curing morning sickness in pregnant women. A cup of ginger tea is helpful to cure nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy. You can make ginger tea using dry powdered ginger, cloves, cinnamon and turmeric.
Fights Inflammations
Dry ginger powder helps cure swollen joints and fingers. Consuming some amount of dry ginger powder is considered beneficial in curing injuries and muscular pains. Drinking dry ginger powder with salt in warm water or drinking ginger tea helps reduce inflammation in the body.
Treats Upset Stomach
Dry ginger powder helps treat discomfort in the stomach caused by indigestion. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger help in the neutralization of digestive juices in the stomach and eliminate extra gas from the intestine. Having 3 grams of dry ginger powder before every meal helps improve the digestive process.
Some Culinary Uses of Dry Ginger Powder:
- Dry ginger powder is utilized as a spice in curries, gravies and marinades.
- Famously known as the ”baker’s choice”, dry ginger powder is widely used to add flavour to gingerbread.
- Added along with turmeric, cinnamon and cloves, one can make ginger tea.
- Used in marinades for tandoori starters.
- Used to flavour ginger cookies and candies.
If you face any health issues now, then you know what to do, right? Yes, use Dry Ginger powder aka adrak before going on pills!
Weight | 0.100 kg |
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Dimensions | 5.58 × 5.58 × 11.17 cm |
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