Understand the Crucial Benefits of Ginger

by Dr Shailendra BAMS
Published: March 13, 2021
Updated: February 28, 2023

A beautiful, strong, shiny, soft, and thick hair is a dream of every woman. Right? But, the pollution, dust, dandruff, unhealthy eating habits are causing hair problems like hair fall, split ends, itchy scalp, dry hairs, and loss of nourishment. We all dealing with the same issue and to get rid of hair problems we try different as well as expensive hair care products. But, the result is zero!

These products contain chemicals and even damage our hairs as they also have side-effects on our hairs and scalp. This is why, for our hair health, natural products and spice are good as they offer many benefits to health, skin, and hairs.

One such herb is ginger which is found in every kitchen household. Ginger also called ‘Adrak’ in Hindi has medicinal properties as it contains antioxidants and other compounds which offer amazing benefits. Some of which we are mentioning below:

Helps in the treatment of cold and flu:

Consuming ginger in tea helps in stabilizing the body and keep it warm. Drinking ginger tea is very beneficial for health in the wintertime. Ginger helps the body to sweat thus when a person who is suffering from cold and flu should consume ginger tea to feel better and get relief from it.

Beneficial for the heart:

Ginger offers various health benefits to the heart as it helps in reducing the cholesterol level in the body and as well as prevents the risk of blood clotting. Overall, it is good for heart health thus including ginger in your daily diet is good.

Digestive health:

Most of the people nowadays suffer from the problem of indigestion & feel discomfort in their stomach. To get rid of such stomach issues, consume ginger as it helps in curing indigestion. To help your stomach to get empty easily consume ginger soup.

Treats nausea:

Ginger is the best and natural remedy for the cure of vomiting. Consuming ginger will prevent nausea and will give you instant relief. For prevention of vomiting, chew raw ginger or you can also consume ginger tea. Intake ginger also reduces the chances of having cancer.

Liver health:

Intake of ginger protects the body from harmful chemicals that can hurt liver health. It protects the liver from any sort of damage and scar. Ginger consumption also reduces the chances of liver ageing. Ginger helps in sedimenting the metal and drugs present in the liver thus improves the overall health of the liver.

Cures inflammation:

The process of white blood cells protecting the body from viruses and infection is called Inflammation. However, sometimes the process can go wrong and causes joint pain. Because of this process, the immune system starts causing damage to tissues that results in inflammation. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of ginger helps in the treatment of inflammation.

Improves brain functionality:

Consumption of ginger is very good for brain functionality as it contains anti-inflammatory properties. It makes the mind alert and helps in the increasing presence of the mind.

Relief from muscle pain:

Ginger helps in curing muscle pain. To treat the pain in your muscles, intake 2gms of ginger in a powder or a paste form. Consume it regularly for 11 days to get the best results. Along with consuming gingers, we suggest you do some simple elbow exercises for fast relief.

Cures menstrual cramps:

During the periods, women have to go through a lot of pain and it is unbearable sometimes. To get relief from menstrual cramps ginger is the best remedy. Consume at least 1gm of ginger for 3 days to ease the menstrual cycle and cure the pain.

Benefits of ginger juice for beautiful hair

We just came to know beneficial ginger is for our health. Just like ginger, its juice also offers many benefits to hairs. Scroll down below to know how ginger juice can benefit your hairs.

To get long, strong, and beautiful hair, drink ginger juice daily. You can also mix ginger juice and onion and apply them to your scalp to increase the thickness of your hair. Apply it for only 15 minutes or half an hour, not more than that. After 15 minutes, wash your hair properly.
Ginger Juice helps in conditioning the hairs and increases the blood circulation level in hair follicles. If you are someone whose hair is dry and frizzy then we suggest you mix ginger juice along with olive oil and apply it on hairs and scalp.
To increase your hair growth you can also make a hair mask by including ginger. All you have to do is mix coconut oil, garlic cloves (crushed form), coconut milk, honey, and ginger juice properly. Take this paste in your hand and apply it to your scalp and leave it for half an hour. After 30 minutes, wash your hair.

Apart from the above benefits, ginger juice prevents hair fall, provides nourishment to strands, and stimulates hair follicles.

How ginger promotes hair growth

The herb has properties like anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic properties that are very beneficial for hair growth. It helps in increasing the blood flow in the scalp and thus provides strength to hair follicles. The fatty acids present in the ginger increase the thickness of hairs. The antiseptic properties of ginger help in the prevention of dandruff and also provides nourishment to the scalp.

Ginger roots encourage hair growth and reduce hair fall. To get benefit from ginger you can consume it in a tea or can make a hair mask by using ginger juice. Ginger also has antioxidants properties that help in the prevention of split ends and dry hairs.

Ginger benefits for dandruff

Ginger or Adrak has antiseptic, anti-microbial, and anti-bacterial properties that help in dealing with the itchy, flaky scalp and dandruff. It is a natural cure for the treatment of hair fall which is caused by dandruff. Ginger juice will not only prevent dandruff but will also promote hair growth and help you in getting strong, thick, and beautiful hairs.

Here is a way of how to use ginger in your hairs. We are going to tell you about a ginger hair mask that will help you in getting rid of itchy scalp and dandruff. Scroll down below and follow the steps to make a hair mask:

Take a piece of ginger and by using a knife cut it into small pieces or you can grate it as well.
On a low flame, boil this grated ginger along with water, and when the watercolour starts to change after few minutes, switch off the flame.
Filter it with the help of your hands.
Press the residual so that you get the juice at a maximum level.
When the water cools down, pour the juice in a spray bottle or mix it with oil and apply it to your scalp.
For an hour put this mask in your hairs and after that rinse it off while applying shampoo.
Apply this ginger hair mask once a week to get rid of dandruff and hair loss.

Ginger benefits to stop hair fall

Ginger offers various benefits to hairs and scalp as well. The amazing benefits of spice also include the prevention of hair fall. Many people among us nowadays are dealing with hair issues like hair fall, itchy scalp, dandruff, split ends, and lack of nourishment, etc. Right?

Using expensive hair products provided no result and thus it is always best to use something natural. Thus, ginger is for our rescue!

Ginger and its juice promote hair growth by increasing the blood circulation level in the hair follicles which is essential for the growth of hairs. It contains antioxidant gingerol which prevents hair from damage, getting thin, restores nourishment, and makes it strong.

Ginger contains minerals and essential oils that make hair soft, shiny, and naturally provide conditioning to it.

The herb is also very helpful for people who are suffering from split ends and hair damage. It has antioxidant properties that treat split end problems and dry hairs.

Ways to use ginger for hair growth:

Ginger and coconut oil:

Ingredients required: Ginger juice and coconut oil

Take a ginger piece and peel it after washing it properly. Make a paste of it by crushing or grating it.
Squeeze it properly to get maximum juice out of it.
Take a bowl and mix ginger juice and coconut oil in it. Take the mix in your hands and put it on your scalp. Let it sit on your scalp for some time and then wash your hair.
To get a good result, we suggest you apply this mixture twice a week.

Ginger and lemon:

Ingredients required: Ginger juice and lemon

In a bowl, mix ginger juice (read above to know how to make ginger juice) along with some drops of lemon. Apply it to your hair and scalp for 20 minutes and after that wash off your hairs. To get good results, apply this natural mixture to your hair once a week.

Ginger and rosewater:

Ingredients required: Ginger juice and rose water

Take a bowl and mix ginger juice and rose water according to the length of your hairs. Add this mix into the water and then wash your hairs with it. To get good results, do so twice or thrice a week.

Now you know ginger is a super herb that can do wonders to health, skin, hair, and face. So, don't wait further. Start consuming Ginger daily and prevent yourself from the problems.

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Dr. Shailendra Chaubey, BAMS

Ayurveda Practioner

A modern-day Vaidya with 11 years of experience. He is the founder of Dr. Shailendra Healing School that helps patients recover from chronic conditions through the Ayurvedic way of life.