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Have you ever seen the ghostly ginger root wondering what to do with it? However, its beneficial medicinal properties have been well known since ancient times. It is a source of vitamins, trace elements and essential oils that have firming, invigorating and anti-inflammatory effects on the body. Here are some useful health and beauty recipes with ginger selected from Bright Side.

Attention! You should not use ginger if you have heart or liver problems if your body temperature is increased or your mucous membranes are irritated. Refrain from ginger and if you have bleeding or are in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Ginger is useful both milled and fresh, and essential oil is involved in many recipes for natural cosmetics. You can add to dishes, sweets and drinks.

Make sure you are not allergic to ginger by applying a little to the elbow fold.

14.Fighting Cellulite

You can make a home-made ginger scrub that heats the skin and improves blood circulation. It also eliminates the formation of edema and the onset of cellulite.

Mix 1 tablespoon of grated ginger with half a gallon of ginger juice. Add a glass - cup and half edra sea salt. Apply on a sponge and massage all problem areas.

13.Accelerates metabolism and removes nausea

If you have problems with digestion, suffer from nausea or nausea during pregnancy, you can chew ginger or add ginger to your tea.

12.Strengthens nails and helps them to grow

Melt 1-2 tablespoons of caraway oil (Shea). Add 1-2 teaspoons of avocado oil, 3-5 drops of ginger essential oil, 3-5 drops of patchouli essential oil, and 5-7 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix and pour into a dry, clean jar. You can use it as a mask or together with a hand cream. Pre-test for allergic reactions.

11.Strengthens immunity

Thanks to the high concentration of vitamin C, vitamins A and B, zinc, calcium, iodine, natural antibiotics and antimycotics, ginger enhances the body and makes us more resistant to various diseases.

Add 1 tsp ground ginger to 250 g black or green tea.

Chop 2 to 4 lemons and 400 grams of fresh ginger and soak them in 250 grams of honey. Consume 1 tablespoon in the morning before a meal during the flu season.

10.Soothes the pain

Ginger works well with inflammation and pain, including muscle pain after intense physical stress, menstrual pain and arthritis. Make a tincture of ginger and turmeric, the juice of 2 lemons, 1 tsp. honey and water.

9.Stimulates brain function

Ginger consumption slows down the aging and death of brain cells and prevents neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Moreover, ginger root improves all cognitive functions and helps maintain memory.

8.Fight Aging

Ginger contains a huge amount of antioxidants, speeds up the regenerative processes in the body, neutralizes free radicals and toxins.

7.Helps in weight loss

Ginger accelerates metabolism and reduces appetite. Add fresh ginger to breakfast or lunch and add ground to the beverages. If you drink ginger tea 30 minutes before eating, you will eat less.

6.Aphrodisiac

Ginger is mentioned in Kama Sutra and, according to legends, helps to maintain the fire in the relationship. Ginger stimulates circulation, increases the level of hormones and increases sensitivity.

5.For radiant skin

Mix equal amounts of grated ginger, honey and lemon juice to rejuvenate the skin and make it shine. Keep face mask for 30 minutes.

4.Antitumor effect

Certain ingredients in ginger can improve our resistance to cancer and alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy.

3.Helps to get rid of the buds

Mix 1 tsp ground ginger and 1 tsp. Apple vinegar. Apply on each bud to quickly remove inflammation and redness.

Mix 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp. honey and some milk. Apply on your face and leave for 10-15 minutes before washing.

2.Normalize the blood composition

According to research, regular consumption of ginger can normalize the level of cholesterol and blood sugar. It also prevents high blood pressure and the formation of blood clots. Boil a little ginger with a cinnamon stick, let it cool and drink two or three times a day.

1.Stimulates hair growth, prevents hair loss

Ginger stimulates blood flow to the scalp, supplies the roots with nutrients and stimulates hair growth by preventing hair loss.

Mask for strengthening the hair. Combine grated ginger and jojoba oil and massage it into your hair and scalp. Wash after 30 minutes.


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