KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Indonesia is rich in spices that are good for health. One of the most famous is ginger.
Did you know that ginger is mentioned in the Koran? In fact, ginger is called one of the drinks of the inhabitants of heaven.
This is in accordance with the word of God in Surah Al Insan verse 17 which reads, “In heaven they will be given a glass of (drink) mixed with ginger.”
Here are the benefits of ginger for health.
1. Ward off bacterial and viral infections
If you often drink ginger drink, your immune system will be stronger. One of them from the attack of certain bacteria or viruses. There is gingerol content in ginger which can inhibit bacterial infections such as Shingela, e.coli and so on.
In addition, ginger also has antioxidants that can prevent body damage, stress and overcome colds and flu.
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2. Anti-nausea drugs
This is the reason why usually after surgery or during pregnancy it is recommended to drink ginger drinks, especially warm ones. Because ginger can reduce gas in the stomach. Even so, pregnant women are still advised to ask a doctor for levels of consumption.
3. Overcoming digestive disorders
Ginger is also useful for improving digestion. How, by speeding up gastric emptying and reducing the incidence of stomach problems.
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4. Improve brain function
A study says, ginger was able to improve cognitive function in women aged 50 years.
Ginger is also beneficial for improving brain function and has the potential as an alternative treatment for Alzheimer’s.
Even so, for the latter, further research is needed for the use of ginger as an Alzheimer’s drug.
5. Relieves muscle pain
This is often believed in the community, ginger can relieve pain. Whether pain due to exercise, sprains or falls.
It can also warm the body and reduce pain that arises in the body.
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6. Reduce pain during menstruation
During menstruation, ginger drink is believed to reduce the pain caused by menstruation, even as effective as other painkillers such as ibuprofen to reduce menstrual pain.
7. Lower blood sugar levels
Ginger also has the potential to reduce blood sugar levels, especially for people with type 2 diabetes.
8. Potential to ward off cancer
A study says, the content of gingerol in ginger has the potential as a natural antidote to cancer. But as a cancer drug, can not be ascertained. Because further research is needed regarding this matter.
Those are some of the benefits of ginger drink, a drink written in the Koran as a drink of heaven. In addition to refreshing, ginger drink is also healthy.
This article has been published on Kompas.tv, entitled: Ginger is mentioned in the Koran, it turns out to have extraordinary properties! Anything?
Author : Dedik Priyanto
Editor: Edy A. Putra
Editor: Barratut Taqiyyah Rafie
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