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July 21st 2006 04:20
Ginger History
Ginger grows natively in the warm areas of South-Eastern Asia, such as India and China. There it has been cultivated for thousands of years as the rhizome (underground stem) has been used for its culinary and medical properties. It was first transported to the European regions by the Ancient Romans and then spread slowly and grew in popularity from there. Although native to Asia, Jamaica is now the major producer of ginger, exporting over 2 million pounds a year.
Ginger Facts
1. Gingerol acts on the vanilloid receptors, like capsicin, the active ingredient in chillis. Capsicin creates pain, but then dulls it, and can be used medically as a pain killer. Gingerol is much milder and may be used to dull pain without the initial increase. It also reduces the inflammatory responses that contribute to pain. It is commonly used to treat muscle and joint pain.
2. The cineole found in ginger is thought to act as a ‘mood enhancer’ and therefore may help contribute to stress relief.
bid=72" target="_blank">3. Gingerol is thought to also inhibit the growth of human cancerous and tumour cells. Ginger extracts have been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-tumor effects on cells. Several experiments support these findings.
4. Ginger can potentially decrease the risk of heart disease by "platelet inhibition" and by lowering cholesterol. Similar to aspirin, the gingerol found in ginger prevents the aggregation of platelets, therefore thinning the blood.
5. Ginger has been used for centuries as an aid to digestion. It has been used to treat related illnesses such as nausea, indigestion, morning sickness, vomiting, cramps and gas. It increases digestive movement through the stomach and duodenum, and has also been shown to stimulate several valuable digestive enzymes in the pancreas.
6. In addition, ginger can also help digestion by improving the appetite, increasing bile production and reducing gastric secretions.
Commonly Used In:
Ginger bread men
Ginger snaps and cookies
Stir frys
Soup
Pickled ginger (Japanese cuisine)
Spice mixes (ground)
Ginger beer
Ginger ale
Chai tea
Herbal teas
The World’s Healthiest Foods website details dozens of recipes that include ginger so you get your ginger hit.
Local Ginger
The Buderim Ginger Factory is an Australian company that produces crops of ginger annually. The factory is open to the public and can be visited for leisurely tours of the nursery and gardens or to produce fresh products locally.
Hot tip: Favour fresh ginger over it’s dried component as the fresh variety contains greater levels of gingerol.
Ginger grows natively in the warm areas of South-Eastern Asia, such as India and China. There it has been cultivated for thousands of years as the rhizome (underground stem) has been used for its culinary and medical properties. It was first transported to the European regions by the Ancient Romans and then spread slowly and grew in popularity from there. Although native to Asia, Jamaica is now the major producer of ginger, exporting over 2 million pounds a year.
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1. Gingerol acts on the vanilloid receptors, like capsicin, the active ingredient in chillis. Capsicin creates pain, but then dulls it, and can be used medically as a pain killer. Gingerol is much milder and may be used to dull pain without the initial increase. It also reduces the inflammatory responses that contribute to pain. It is commonly used to treat muscle and joint pain.
2. The cineole found in ginger is thought to act as a ‘mood enhancer’ and therefore may help contribute to stress relief.
bid=72" target="_blank">3. Gingerol is thought to also inhibit the growth of human cancerous and tumour cells. Ginger extracts have been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-tumor effects on cells. Several experiments support these findings.
4. Ginger can potentially decrease the risk of heart disease by "platelet inhibition" and by lowering cholesterol. Similar to aspirin, the gingerol found in ginger prevents the aggregation of platelets, therefore thinning the blood.
5. Ginger has been used for centuries as an aid to digestion. It has been used to treat related illnesses such as nausea, indigestion, morning sickness, vomiting, cramps and gas. It increases digestive movement through the stomach and duodenum, and has also been shown to stimulate several valuable digestive enzymes in the pancreas.
6. In addition, ginger can also help digestion by improving the appetite, increasing bile production and reducing gastric secretions.
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Commonly Used In:
Ginger bread men
Ginger snaps and cookies
Stir frys
Soup
Pickled ginger (Japanese cuisine)
Spice mixes (ground)
Ginger beer
Ginger ale
Chai tea
Herbal teas
The World’s Healthiest Foods website details dozens of recipes that include ginger so you get your ginger hit.
Local Ginger
The Buderim Ginger Factory is an Australian company that produces crops of ginger annually. The factory is open to the public and can be visited for leisurely tours of the nursery and gardens or to produce fresh products locally.
Hot tip: Favour fresh ginger over it’s dried component as the fresh variety contains greater levels of gingerol.
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