Good morning everyone in this lovely community, it's my first time here and i want to share with you the little idea I know about ginger crop.
Actually I've planted it at home and this is what i know about it
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia, valued for its edible root. It belongs to the same family as turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.
It has Underground stem with a thick, brownish skin, it's known for it Fibrous, juicy, and aromatic flesh,Green, leafy stems (up to 3 feet tall) and it has Small, yellowish flowers
We have the following types of Ginger:
- Fresh ginger (young, tender)
- Dried ginger (mature, dried)
- Crystallized ginger (candied)
- Pickled ginger (preserved in vinegar)
- Galangal (Thai ginger, stronger flavor)
Most people preferably use ginger mainly for cooking but from what i know, they're other important things you could efficiently use ginger for, Let's see:
Here are it's uses for food items
- Cooking: stir-fries, curries, soups, baked goods
- Beverages: tea, juice, cocktails
- Marinades and sauces etc
Surprisingly, ginger has medicinal uses , Lets see :
- Digestive aid: nausea, bloating, cramps
- Anti-inflammatory: pain relief, arthritis
3.it helps relief Cold and flu - It serves as a motion sickness remedy
- It also has antioxidant properties that are helpful for digestive health, eye health and vision promotion anti edging and wrinkles reduction
It has the following health benefits too
- Anti-cancer properties
- Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol
- Aids in weight loss
- Relieves menstrual cramps
- Supports immune system
Skincare and Hair care
- Anti-aging properties
- Acne treatment
- Skin toner and cleanser
- Hair growth promoter
- Dandruff and scalp issues
I usually used ginger for just cooking but when i entered into planting it, i started making researchs about it and each day, i learn something super interesting about it,
One benefit of it that literally caught my attention is the relief of menstrual pain and with this, i realized that most crop we just see has more to it than we know
God created every single plant perfectly with awesome uses and with time i hope to find out more interesting stuffs about other plan too. It will be a fun journey i guess
That'll be all for the ginger, I hope ive been able to enlighten you on somethings, I'll be excited if I did.
Thank you so much everyone for stopping by my post, im really grateful.
See you all next timeđź’•