GINGER, the chest of medicine.
Ginger is a perennial herb native to China and India. It is obtained from the plant Zingiber officinale. It is one of the most revered medicines in Ayurveda and is considered the ‘chest of medicine’ due to its various health benefits.
Ginger is often referred to as a root, but it is actually an underground stem called rhizome. As a spice, the use of ginger dates back 4000 years. The medicinal properties of ginger were discovered around 2000 years ago. Its powerful therapeutic and preventive effects make it usable in the treatment of various ailments.
Beauty BENEFITS of GINGER.
1. Shields against skin aging.
Ginger contains around 40 antioxidant compounds that protect against aging. It improves the appearance of your skin by removing the toxins and stimulating the circulation, resulting in the delivery of more nutrients to the skin. The antioxidants prevent damage from the free radicals, improving the elasticity of the skin, making your skin more firm and youthful. In this way, it slows down the signs of aging.
2. Clears acne and blemishes.
Being a powerful antiseptic and cleansing agent, ginger helps in keeping the skin clean, smooth and free of blemishes. Besides, it also invigorates and stimulates your skin. It is also the best natural acne-fighting weapon as it minimizes the rate of acne formation and eruption by killing and clearing the acne-causing bacteria. This ingredient is not harsh on the skin and can be used by those with sensitive skin. Also, ginger works on toning the skin complexion as well.
3. Soothes skin burns.
Ginger is also the right ingredient to apply when suffering from skin burns. Applying fresh ginger or using a natural Ginger soap in your daily bath like our BLWEessences Muscle soar soap, can relieve the pain and heal burnt skin by restoring it to the natural position.
4 Treats Hypopigmented Scars (White Scars).
Hypopigmented scars occur when the skin loses its pigmentation and are generally white or much lighter than the actual skin tone. Ginger can reduce the appearance of hypopigmented skin to a significant extent if it is used every day without fail for noticeable results.
5. Reduces pain and inflammation.
Ginger is very beneficial for treating chronic inflammation. It provides substantial relief from pain caused due to inflammation.The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of ginger are effective in reducing the pain and swelling in the patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, rheumatoid arthritis, and general muscle discomfort. It even works to reduce Menstrual Cramp and Muscle Pain Due To Exercise. Adding ginger and turmeric oils to your daily bath can help relieve muscle, joint ache, and muscle strain. Try our BLWEessences Muscle soar soap, it contains both oils, you gonna love it!
6. Resolves dandruff.
Dandruff is one of the most common scalp problems. Ginger uses its antiseptic properties to reduce scalp infections and dandruff problems. You could also use our “Muscle soar soap” with ginger oil in your hair to resolve this scalp issue.
7. Stimulates hair growth and prevent hair loss.
Ginger increases the scalp circulation, resulting in the flow of blood to the scalp. Thus, it stimulates the hair follicles and encourages growth. It hence stimulates healthy and lustrous hair texture as it also restores lost moisture. The fatty acids present in ginger are beneficial for thin hair.
8 Treats Split Ends and dry hair.
With the help of its nutrients from phosphorous, zinc and vitamins, it also improves dry hair and split ends caused when the hair follicles get damaged due to the exposure to pollutants and excessive heat. Ginger, mixed with complementing ingredients like honey, lemon, and glycerin, could resolve a list of problems in one go. Apart from ginger, honey is humectant in nature and deeply cleanses pores, and glycerin like ginger and honey moisturizes the skin thoroughly and is an exceptional ingredient for dry and flaky skin.
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References: thehealthsite.com, stylecrazy.com
