Ginger Root Pieces (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger Root Pieces (Zingiber officinale)

Ginger is a species of plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, native to the island of Java (Indonesia), as well as China and India. Ginger is a digestive and anti-inflammatory agent par excellence. In alternative medicine known as ‘Ayurveda’, this powerful plant is considered the ‘universal medicine’ for the treatment and prevention of various types of illness. It is possibly one of the most popular natural teas for treating colds and flu, as well as eliminating bad breath.

Ingredients: 100% Ginger root pieces (Zingiber officinale Roscoe).

Type of cut: 5 to 10mm cubes

Curiosities:

Around 1600, ginger arrived in Brazil via the Portuguese, acquiring another name of ‘mangarataia’. Today, ginger is much appreciated and consumed on the Asian continent. It is used as a culinary spice in sauces and infusions, as well as in essential oils for massages.

Benefits of ginger tea

Anti-inflammatory action - Ginger has bioactive compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties and can help treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and psoriasis.

Balances blood pressure - Due to its relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, vasodilating and anti-clotting properties, ginger can improve the elasticity of the arteries, facilitating blood circulation.

Prevents gastritis and reflux - It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action and can help treat inflammation in the stomach. It also helps prevent reflux and poor digestion.

Relieves muscle pain - The presence of bioactive compounds in ginger offers analgesic action and can help relieve muscle pain, arthritis, rheumatism and arthrosis.

Helps you lose weight - Gingerol is a bioactive compound that can speed up the metabolism and therefore help eliminate body fat.

Water temperature: 100º.

Infusion time: 5 to 10 minutes.

Recommended amount: 1 tablespoon of ginger.

Dosage: 3 cups a day.

Ginger tea

Preparation:

1. Place 1 tablespoon of dehydrated ginger in a litre of water and boil for 5 to 10 minutes. 
2. When your tea is ready, leave it to stand for a few minutes, covering it with a lid. 
3. You can drink ginger root tea cold or hot. As it's a simple tea, you can add nutmeg, green tea, cinnamon or just lemon peel.

NOTE: The image shown was taken at our company, however, the type of cut and dimensions of the plant may vary from supply to supply or time of year.