Ginger -Turmeric

• Ginger comes from a flowering plant originating in Southeast Asia. It adds flavor to sweet and savory foods and has a range of health benefits. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and it’s closely related to turmeric, cardamom, and galanga

Benefits of Ginger

1. Contains gingerol, which has potent medicinal properties
2. Can treat morning sickness and other forms of nausea
3. May help with weight loss
4. Can help with osteoarthritis
5. May lower blood sugar and improve heart disease risk factors
6. Can help treat chronic indigestion
7. May reduce menstrual pain
8. May help lower cholesterol levels
9. May help reduce cancer risk
10. May improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s disease
11. Can help fight infections

Turmeric, (Curcuma longa), perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae),  have been used from antiquity as a condiment, a textile dye, and medically as an aromatic stimulant. . In ancient times it was used as a perfume as well as a spice. The rhizome has a pepperlike aroma and a somewhat bitter warm taste and has a strong staining orange-yellow colour. It is the ingredient that colours and flavours prepared mustard and is used in curry powder, relishes, pickles, and spiced butters for vegetables, in fish and egg dishes, and with poultry, rice, . In parts of Asia turmeric water is applied as a cosmetic to lend a golden glow to the complexion. Reputed to have anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric is sometimes consumed as a tea or in pill form for a variety of ailments, including arthritis and intestinal problems.