As we are in the winter season, the cold, chilly weather and extreme cold temperatures makes us more vulnerable to many health issues like cold, cough, stomach ache, vomiting, nausea, fever. Ginger—fresh or dried—have special healing powers that can help with all these issues. It is a natural remedy that can boost our immune system, improve digestive problems, and help clear up respiratory issues, making it a safe home remedy for staying healthy during the winter months.
In Ayurveda, ginger is considered a powerful herb that harmonies the digestive system and give relief for indigestion and nausea. Ginger increases the digestive fire also known as AGNI, that stimulate the appetite and improve the digestive system.
It supports the process of digestion and detoxification and help to reduce bloating. Ginger also have very strong anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect which helps in treating conditions like jaundice, arthritis, swallowing, hemorrhoids and HIVES. In terms of Ayurveda, property of ginger is hot, sweet, dry, spice, oily and heavy. It reduce Vata and Kafa and heat up the body more significantly when it elevated cold and moist nature.
Ginger is used in two main forms: dry powder (sonth) and fresh root (Adarak). Dry ginger is typically consumed with warm water to aid digestion, reduce bloating, and boost metabolism. Fresh ginger, often added to herbal teas, helps improve nausea, relieve digestive discomfort, and support overall immunity and respiratory health.