This is how ginger tea is more effective for colds

Popular home remedy for colds: How ginger works even better

Ginger is considered one of the best home remedies for the quick treatment of colds. But many people make a small mistake in the preparation, which reduces the effectiveness of the healthy tuber. We explain how ginger works even better.

Natural remedy for common cold

A runny nose, throat and headache: In the cold season you can catch a cold quickly. For adults, two to four flu infections a year are completely normal anyway. You do not necessarily have to resort to medication. There are also plenty of effective home remedies for common cold. One of them is ginger tea. In its preparation, however, one should avoid a common mistake.

Ginger tea is a popular home remedy for colds. However, during preparation, some people make a mistake that causes important components of the tuber to get lost. (Image: Hetizia / fotolia.com)

Prevent infections

Ginger is the medicinal plant of the year 2018.

In Germany, the tuber is mainly known as an ingredient for pumpkin soup, as part of various Thai curries, in the inserted version of sushi and in tea or smoothie.

The root with the fruity-spicy note is not only delicious, but also extremely healthy. In Asia, the "wonder tuber" has been used for millennia to treat many diseases.

Among other things, ginger has an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the immune system, thus preventing infections.

Do not peel ginger

Even if you have caught an infection, the tuber can help. For example, ginger tea is a popular home remedy for colds.

The tuber is full of pungent substances that are supposed to activate heat receptors. In addition, ingredients contained in it should inhibit the same enzyme in the body as acetylsalicylic acid, which is also in aspirin.

For a cup of ginger tea, the tuber should be cut into thin slices and doused with boiling water. It is very important, however, not to peel the ginger, because the valuable ingredients are mainly under the shell.

Experts advise the organic variant, as it is less contaminated with chemicals.

The tea should draw for a few minutes. Then you can remove the ginger pieces and season to taste with lemon and honey.

Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic

Ginger can do more. The tuber has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. This is partly also scientifically proven.

For example, US scientists at the University of Georgia have found that the tuber is effective against muscle pain after excessive exercise.

In addition, researchers from the University of Miami in a study have demonstrated an analgesic effect on osteoarthritis.

It showed that in a large part of the patients knee pain could be reduced in a six-week treatment with ginger extracts.

Already in medieval Europe, Hildegard von Bingen and Paracelsus knew him and used him for gastrointestinal complaints.

Modern studies confirm this application, as well as the effectiveness of the accompanying with nausea and vomiting and dizziness motion sickness.

Not all can stand the sharpness

In natural medicine, ginger has also been used for a long time against high blood lipid levels.

The tuber is also popular as a home remedy for fullness. It works with digestive problems, diarrhea, loss of appetite and many other complaints.

Furthermore, ginger is rich in vitamins and minerals and can help you lose weight.

However, people with a sensitive stomach could get problems with larger quantities, not everyone can stand the sharpness. Patients should consult their doctor if necessary. (Ad)