Ginger cultivation began in South Asia and has since spread to East Africa and the Caribbean.
(Wikipedia).
These are 50 benefits of ginger;
Ginger tea is a beverage in many countries |
- Analgesic
- anticlotting agent
- antibacterial
- antifungal
- antiviral
- antitussive
- antiemetic/antinausea
- anti inflammatory
- antiseptic
- asthma treatment
- athlete's foot
- amenorrhea treatment
- angina treatment
- arthritis remedy
- bursitis treatment
- carminative
- cataracts treatment
- chronic fatigue treatment
- circulatory stimulant
- colds treatment
- coughs treatment
- colon cancer prevention
- depression treatment
- diabetes treatment
- diarrhea remedy
- dizziness remedy
- erectile difficulties treatment
- expectorant
- fever remedy
- flatulence remedy
- flu prevention
- headache relief
- heartburn relief
- heart disease prevention
- hypotensive
- increases blood flow
- infertility treatment
- kidney stones
- menstrual cramp relief
- migraine relief
- motion sickness prevention
- muscle strains relief
- ovarian cancer treatment
- promotes sweating
- raynaud's disease treatment
- relaxes peripheral blood vessels
- sciatica treatment
- sore throat relief
- stomach upset remedy
- stroke prevention
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 333 kJ (80 kcal) |
Carbohydrates | 17.77 g |
- Sugars | 1.7 g |
- Dietary fiber | 2 g |
Fat | 0.75 g |
Protein | 1.82 g |
Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.025 mg (2%) |
Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.034 mg (3%) |
Niacin (vit. B3) | 0.75 mg (5%) |
Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.203 mg (4%) |
Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg (12%) |
Folate (vit. B9) | 11 μg (3%) |
Vitamin C | 5 mg (6%) |
Vitamin E | 0.26 mg (2%) |
Calcium | 16 mg (2%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg (5%) |
Magnesium | 43 mg (12%) |
Manganese | 0.229 mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 34 mg (5%) |
Potassium | 415 mg (9%) |
Sodium | 13 mg (1%) |
Zinc | 0.34 mg (4%) |
Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database |
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