Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose root is commonly used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Since ancient times, people have used ginger in cooking and medicine. It’s a well-known home remedy for nausea, stomach pain, and other illnesses.

Being native to the islands of Southeast Asia, it is thought to be one of the first spices to be exported from Asia. It was also used by ancient Greeks and Romans.

New, roasted, pickled, frozen, crystallised, candied, powdered/ground ginger is available in a number of forms for its health benefits.

Ginger’s antioxidants and other nutrients can help prevent or treat arthritis, inflammation, and a variety of other ailments.

Garlic (Allium sativa)

 

Garlic has been used as a seasoning spice and in herbal medicine since the dawn of time.

China produces 80% of the world’s garlic production, making it the largest producer of the vegetable (Wikipedia, 2020).

Meanwhile, garlic intake has been shown to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (artery hardening), high cholesterol, heart attack, coronary heart disease, and hypertension, all of which are related to the circulatory system and the heart.

This article will examine the health benefits of ginger and garlic, as well as any evidence that backs up the claims.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER AND GARLIC

There are various health benefits of Garlic and various health benefits of Ginger.

Relieves Nausea

Gingerol, a bioactive ingredient found in both fresh and dried ginger that, along with other compounds in ginger, gives the root its flavour, enhances digestive responsiveness and helps to dense the stomach, reducing nausea. If you’re looking for a unique (Panoff, 2019) ​

 

Ginger’s capacity to improve gastric tone and, as a result, gastric emptying within the gastrointestinal tract.

 

Explaining its widespread use in the treatment and relief of symptoms associated with functional gastrointestinal disorders such as abdominal pain, dyspepsia, and nausea.

Relieves Cold/Flu

Ginger contains sesquiterpenes, which are antiseptic and anti-inflammatory chemicals that work against rhinovirus (serotypes that cause respiratory infections), making it an excellent cold remedy (Sperlazza , n.d.) ​

 

In addition, ginger’s anti-inflammatory effects are close to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), making it an effective cure for flu, headaches, and menstrual pains.

Furthermore, gingerol, which is found in ginger, helps to strengthen the body by strengthening the immune system, offering immediate relief.

Garlic taken as a supplement can also help the immune system.

High doses of garlic extract (about 2.56 grammes per day) were found to be effective in a review.

Pain Relieve

Normal ginger consumption has been shown in studies to aid with the pains associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Most notably, it avoids some of the negative side effects associated with the use of traditional pain relievers (McQuillan, n.d.).

In addition, a 2010 study found that consuming ginger, whether raw or cooked, reduced muscular pain (Aaron & Wilson, 2017).

Garlic, according to scientists, relieves pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis by containing the flavonoid quercetin.

Reduces Inflammations

 

Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties -gingerol, shogaol, and parasol – allow it to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines (immunoregulatory proteins) that cause frequent inflammation in the body, lowering inflammation levels in the body (Venosta, 2019).

 

Garlic, on the other hand, contains diallyl disulfide, an anti-inflammatory compound that helps combat inflammation by limiting the effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Improves Cardiovascular Health

 

Ginger has been shown in research to help preserve a healthy heart by decreasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

 

Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a cholesterol-lowering and anti-inflammatory blood thinner, which is crucial for people suffering from heart disease.

Similarly, studies have shown that eating four garlic cloves a day will help reduce high blood pressure/hypertension, which is a major cause of cardiovascular disease.