Ginger infusion to ease breathing

Ginger infusion to ease breathing
Extract from the article: Ginger is a spice with many virtues. In addition to its gustatory qualities, ginger is renowned for its benefits on digestion, the immune system and nausea. However, another lesser-known use for ginger is its potential to ease breathing.

Ginger is a spice with many virtues. In addition to its gustatory qualities, ginger is renowned for its benefits on digestion, the immune system and nausea. However, another lesser-known use for ginger is its potential to ease breathing.

Ginger facilitates natural breathing, maintaining immune balance and optimal activity in the respiratory tract. This was revealed in a study entitled “Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ginger in Health and Physical Activity: Review of Current Evidence” published in “International Journal of Preventive Medicine”  (2013).

For those looking to take care of their respiratory health, ginger offers a good alternative as it preserves bronchial health9 while contributing to the proper functioning of the respiratory tract and maintaining optimal secretions in the tract.

Herbal therapists usually prescribe ginger infusion to clear the lungs. The preparation, to be drunk hot, helps the body to expel mucus and other undesirable substances from the body.

According to the study “Fresh ginger (Zingiber officinale) has anti-viral activity against human respiratory syncytial virus in human respiratory tract cell lines”, published in the “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”, infusion of ginger also helps to get rid of various types of allergens stored in the lungs. By infusing 1g of ginger powder in 1/4l of boiling water for 10 minutes, you obtain a preparation that's perfect for cleansing the lungs.For those who don't like the strong taste of ginger, a little sugar can be added to the infusion.

Recipe: Take 1 liter of water, 3 large diced onions, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder and 2 tablespoons of ginger powder. Bring the water to the boil, then add the ginger, turmeric and onion.Leave on a low heat for about 5 minutes. Soften the taste by adding a tablespoon of honey and stir well. Drink 1 cup morning and evening before meals.

Raymond DZAKPATA

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santé éducation
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Abel OZIH

Ginger is a spice with many virtues. In addition to its gustatory qualities, ginger is renowned for its benefits on digestion, the immune system and nausea. However, another lesser-known use for ginger is its potential to ease breathing.

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