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Taken either internally or externally, ginger has bundles of benefits to the user. According to the
Encyclopedia of spices ( www.theepicenter.com ) ginger is most commonly known for its
effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive
fluids and saliva, it helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping.It is also used to treat nausearelated to both motion sickness and morning sickness without causingdrowsiness. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain and reduce
inflammation associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms.Ginger’s therapeutic properties
effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, remaining toxins from the body,cleansing the bowels and kidneys and nourishing the s kin. Other uses for ginger include the treatment of asthma,
bronchitis and other respiratory problems by loosening and expelling phlegm
from the lungs.It may also be used to help break fevers by warming the body
and increasing perspiration.In cuisine, ginger is essential
to Asian and oriental cookery. It is used in pickles, chutneys and curry pastes
and the ground dried root is a consistent of many curry powders. In the west
dried ginger is mainly used in cakes and Biscuits especially ginger snaps and
ginger bread. It is also used in puddings, jams, preserves and in some drinks like ginger beer, gingers wine and ginger tea.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Slightly sharp, pungent, fresh and lemony free of musty
odour or a rancid or bitter taste. It
has Shiny yellow color and spicy flavor. It is also free from living insects and
practically free from dead insects or insect fragments.The dried ginger is crispy and pungent and free from
impurities and foreign matters.