Benefits of Ginger For Health
Benefits of Ginger For Health
The pungent aroma of ginger is created thanks to the essential oil content in it. The strength of the aroma of ginger is able to “attract” the fishy smell of seafood. Small pieces of fresh ginger can replace a splash of water orange lime which is used to grease seafood. Gingerol and shogaol are compounds contained in ginger. This compound contributes a pungent aroma of ginger that can stimulate saliva and refreshes the body.
For health, red ginger has stimulating properties appetite, strengthen the stomach, and overcome indigestion. This is possible because of the stimulation of the mucous membranes of the large stomach and intestines by the essential oils in ginger. People are very familiar with the concoction of warm fresh ginger which is usually added with brown sugar to treat colds, warm the body, cure influenza, coughs, and the detoxification process.
For cooking? Ginger is often used in traditional Indonesian recipes. Ginger is used as a ‘flavoring’ (flavoring and flavoring agent) for curry, rendang, or soup. In western countries, ginger is used as an ingredient in bread, cake, biscuit, pudding, soup, candy, and pickles.
