Ginger is a very popular spice used worldwide; whether used to spice up meals or as a medicine, the demand for ginger all over the world has been consistent throughout history.Ginger can be used for a variety of food or medicine items such as vegetables, candy, soda, pickles, and alcoholic beverages. Shunthi churna is used as an ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations because of its healing properties. It helps in digestion, enhances appetite, pacifies stomach disorders, and maintains joint health and respiratory system health.

Dried ginger should always be stored in an airtight container in a cool dry place away from moisture and humidity. Besides being a major culinary component of Indian cooking, traditional Ayurveda considers ginger an effective remedy for many gastrointestinal and blood diseases.

Medicinal Benefits of Dry Ginger Powder

1. Lowers cholesterol: High levels of LDL lipoproteins (bad cholesterol) leads to an increased risk of heart disease. If you choose incorrect food, it may have a strong influence on the LDL levels. Scientific research has proved that dry ginger powder helps in lowering the total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. A study showed the cholesterol markers reduced significantly when the subjects consumed about 3 grams of dry ginger powder every day for 45 days.
   
   
2. Indigestion: Dry ginger powder is known to relieve pain and discomfort in the stomach caused by chronic indigestion. Undigested food and delay in emptying of the stomach are reasons for indigestion. Dry ginger powder can effectively alleviate this problem. A study showed that when 24 healthy subjects consumed 1-2 grams of dry ginger powder before a meal, it helped to speed up the emptying of the stomach by 50 percent.
   
   

3. Common cold: The anti-inflammatory gingerols and shaogals present in ginger root help in relieving the common cold. If you consume it with lukewarm water it is good in treating cold and flu. You can also take ginger powder, clove powder, and salt mixed together for relief from cold and flu.
   
   

4. Menstrual pain: Dry ginger powder is known to give relief in various types of aches and pains, including menstrual pain. A study found that 150 subjects when consumed 1 gram of dry ginger powder every day for the first three days of their cycles showed considerable improvement in menstrual pains.
   
   
   
   

5. Lowers blood sugar: This herbal powder is an excellent natural remedy for controlling high blood sugar in the body. A person suffering from high blood sugar can consume up to 2 grams of dry ginger powder mixed in warm water with a pinch of salt daily. It will prove more effective when consumed in the morning on an empty stomach.
   
   

6. Inflammation: Dry ginger powder consumed with a little salt helps in reducing inflammation in the body. It is good for healing swollen joints and fingers. It also gives relief in inflammation caused by injuries.
   
   
7. Improves metabolism: Regular consumption of ginger powder helps in boosting metabolism. You should ensure that you add ginger to your daily diet to have a better metabolism rate.

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