Health Benefits of Ginger Garlic Paste

Health Benefits of Ginger Garlic Paste

Ginger garlic masala is a crushed mixture of raw ginger and garlic cloves. Optionally, salt is added to the ginger garlic paste while crushing.

This compounded mixture is often used in Indian curries and vegetable dishes in many parts of India. It is also used in Thai and Italian cuisine.

Ideally, the paste or masala should be freshly prepared using a grindstone. However, due to scarcity of time and unavailability of a grindstone, people may use a mixer-grinder appliance to prepare the paste. These days, the paste is also available as a readymade preserve in many departmental stores or groceries.

Helps To Fight Cancer    

Both ginger and garlic having rich in antioxidant properties, effective at fighting and preventing range of cancer related issues as well. A study conducted at the Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the University of North Carolina concluded that garlic intake was effective in battling colorectal and stomach cancers. Ginger has also been linked to effective treatment of multiple cancer varieties. According to USA, a study conducted by the University of Michigan shows that ginger may reduce the inflammation caused by colon cancer. Professors at Harvard opine that these findings may hint to ginger’s effectiveness as a preventive measure for those at risk of colon cancer.

Good for Stomach and Motion Sickness.

The anti-inflammatory properties of both ginger and garlic are reducing gastric ulcer, diarrhea, and stomach ache. Ginger, especially is known as to protect gastrointestinal tract and prevent condition like constipation, bloating, dyspepsia, indigestion, nausea, vomiting.  

Prevent Heart Disease.

Garlic and Ginger paste are used for many conditions related to the heart and blood system. These conditions include high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, inherited high cholesterol, coronary heart disease, heart attack, reduced blood flow due to narrowed arteries.

Treating Colds and Flu.

Anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antimicrobial properties of both are treating cold & flu speedy recovery. Garlic ginger paste is known to boost immune system, thereby helping combat diseases.

Reduce Pain and Inflammation

Garlic ginger paste is a good painkiller that does not cause any adverse effect. The paste can be used to relieve tooth pain, migraines, back pain, muscle pain, and arthritis. Studies have also proved that ginger is effective in relieving pain caused due to premenstrual syndrome.

Used as an Aphrodisiac

Ginger and garlic are both believed to be aphrodisiacs that boost sex drive and increase stamina. Although there has been no research that looks at the herbs and their association with libido, it is believed by several people to increase their sex drive. The allicin in garlic is also known to treat impotency by improving blood circulation.

Written by Chandan Shrivastav on 23 Feb 2018.

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