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The Health Benefits Of Ginger
By Dulce A.
The Health Benefits Of Ginger
By Dulce A.
Ginger is a culinary spice known to add its pungent taste and aroma to whatever dish it is added to. It has a long history as a culinary spice and medicinal herb for thousands of years in Asia, and has been exported to the West thanks to Eastern traders. Since then it has become a staple in most kitchens around the world.
I. History Of Ginger
Ginger or Zangiber officinale in Latin, is an aromatic underground stem or rhizome. This plant has a long history in Asian cuisine for thousands of years. Indigenous to China, it was used as a culinary spice for more than 4,400 years. Its medicinal value was sought after; for more than 2,000 years it has been recognized as a cure against diarrhea, nausea and stomach upset. Its use became widespread in India, under the Muslim rule, when it was used in preparing meat dishes, and even buttermilk and curd products.
During the time of Roman Empire, ginger was brought by Eastern traders to Rome for its medicinal properties. Even when the Roman Empire fell, and when Arab merchants controlled the trade of spices and herbs, it was constantly exported to Europe. By the 16th century the Arabs brought the rhizome to East Africa to plant it there, and introduced it to the Carribean.
II. Culinary Uses Of Ginger
You may be wondering about the taste and smell of ginger. It has phenylpropanoids (gingerol and zingerone) and diarylheptanoids (gingeroles and shoagoles) - compounds that are responsible for its distinct taste. When cooked, gingerol transforms into zingerone, which has a less pungent, spicy-sweet aroma.
Ginger is a common ingredient when meat dishes are cooked, as it acts as a tenderizer to soften the meat. In the West, ginger acts as a flavoring in baked goodies like ginger cake, ginger biscuits, and in drinks like ginger ale.
II. Benefits Of Ginger
Modern medical science has proven its efficacy in treating nausea and motion sickness. In one study, for example, 80 novice sailors prone to motion sickness were made to take powdered ginger. The subjects showed significant reduction
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