VIDEO: Eat ginger raw

Eat the spicy tuber raw

You can definitely eat ginger raw. It is a popular spice and recommended for cold dishes. The ginger plant has a pleasantly hot, spicy and extremely aromatic taste. Try and taste the typical aroma of the root by chewing a tiny piece raw.

Raw, finely grated ginger is often used as an addition to Japanese sushi. Even as a well-dosed addition to salad dressing, the raw herb is an enrichment for the taste buds. You can also garnish fresh pieces of fruit such as melon or lychee with a few pieces of raw ginger.

Preparation of the ginger root

Before you consume the root, remove the slightly hard, fibrous outer layer from it. The brown peel has no taste. Use a sharp kitchen knife or a vegetable peeler for this.

So that ginger can develop its full spectrum of activity, cut it up as finely as possible before eating. Small, thin pieces are sufficient for seasoning food. For the preparation of ginger tea, cut slightly larger slices.

You can also work on the peeled ginger with a kitchen grater. Choose the finest setting. So becomes more

juice of raw ginger, which makes it particularly aromatic, even in small portions.

Peel only as much ginger as you need right now. Wrap the rest in cling film. It will keep fresh for several weeks in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator.

Medicinal properties of ginger

Already thousands of years ago in ancient cultures, ginger was known as a medicinal and aromatic plant. In the 21st In the 19th century, the possible uses have expanded significantly. The medicinal plant has a preventive effect and provides relief from numerous ailments and diseases.

Do you often suffer from motion sickness? About 30 minutes before you travel, chew or suck a piece of raw ginger root. This means that you no longer have any problems with nausea when driving or on a plane.

The ginger plant strengthens the immune system and helps with existing colds due to its anti-inflammatory and expectorant effects. It has an antipyretic effect and gets your circulation going.

The medicinal plant also has a positive effect on cardiovascular complaints and circulatory disorders. It dilates the blood vessels and keeps the blood flowing. It also helps to lower the cholesterol level.

Did you know that the healthy root is also helpful for joint and muscle pain? If you eat ginger more often, you can counteract painful cramps due to the internal warming effect. The hot spice also brings relief from arthritis pain by weakening the inflammation-causing prostaglandins.

Properties of the medicinal plant at a glance

properties	ginger
ingredients	essential oils Gingerole, Shoagole (hot substances)
Minerals	potassium calcium phosphorus magnesium iron
Effect when losing weight	stimulates the metabolism promotes weight loss
digestibility	has a supporting effect on digestion promotes healthy bowel function
Healing effect	antibacterial antiviral anti-rheumatic diuretic anti-inflammatory antispasmodic regenerating fertility enhancing
Relief for complaints	nausea Colds bronchitis migraine Intestinal discomfort Cardiovascular complaints Circulatory disorders Musculoskeletal pain

Ginger is extremely healthy. The roots contain important healing substances that have a positive effect on your organism.