Applying ginger root with sore throat

In autumn and winter, the incidence of acute respiratory infections, colds and flu is sharply increasing. Common symptoms of these diseases are inflammation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever. Quite successfully to cope with these manifestations can be with the help of folk remedies, which depending on the severity of the condition and the cause of the disease are used alone or in combination with drug therapy. To alleviate unpleasant symptoms, traditional medicine recommends the use of medicinal plants that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and healing effect. Since ancient times it is known that for the prevention and treatment of colds, a very effective remedy is the root of ginger, rich in vitamins, important macro- and microelements. In the form of teas, decoctions, infusions, ginger is used from the pain in the throat for general strengthening of the body and shortening the periods of recovery.

Causes of sore throat

The most common causes of pain in the throat are infectious and inflammatory diseases like pharyngitis, laryngitis and tonsillitis. Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, and pharyngitis - the back wall of the pharynx. Both diseases can occur in acute and chronic form. Angina( acute tonsillitis) is a disease in which palatine tonsils are affected. The causative agent of angina is in most cases a pathogenic bacterium - hemolytic streptococcus.

Sore throat causes severe discomfort to a person, can be accompanied by a feeling of tightness, irritation and dryness of mucous membranes, difficulty in swallowing food. Its cause is usually a viral or bacterial infection. Most of the pain in the throat arises against the background of SARS and with proper home care, treatment of folk remedies and the absence of complications passes by itself. If it is caused by a bacterial infection, as in the case of angina, then the basis of treatment is antibiotic therapy, and the people's means become of secondary importance.

Recommendation: Before beginning treatment of sore throat, it is important to go through the examination and determine its cause. This is especially true for angina, improper and untimely treatment of which can lead to serious consequences for the body.

Therapeutic effect of ginger in throat diseases

The application of ginger from sore throat can significantly alleviate the symptoms of the disease and shorten the recovery period. The root of this plant contains a lot of vitamin C, which has a beneficial effect on immunity, vitamin A, B vitamins, essential oils, magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium and other minerals.

Ginger for the treatment of the throat can be used either inward or topically in the form of infusions of rinses, solutions for inhalations, lozenges for absorption. He:

• has an anti-inflammatory effect;
• improves blood circulation;
• warms;
• softens;
• relieves irritation;
• reduces pain;
• tones up and increases the body's defenses;
• has an antiseptic effect;
• accelerates the excretion of toxins and pathogens.

As a restorative, life-enhancing and antibacterial agent, ginger with angina will be effective in the complex therapy in the form of tea. Hot ginger tea will help to prevent the occurrence of pain in the throat and the development of the inflammatory process after hypothermia.

Due to the pronounced immunostimulating effect, the ginger root is widely used in folk medicine for the prevention of colds and seasonal viral infections. In this regard, the use of drinks with ginger or adding it to the dishes during the epidemics of ARVI will help to protect yourself from the disease and its associated symptoms. From the throat, ginger as a seasoning in small amounts can be added to cereals, soups, broths, meat dishes, drinks, pastries.

Interesting: Ginger is a perennial plant from Southeast Asia and Western India. Currently, wild ginger is hard to find. The plant was cultivated and is now grown on an industrial scale in the plantations of the countries of Southeast and East Asia.

Ways to use ginger for sore throat

To treat the throat, you can use fresh ginger root or powder obtained from the dried root, as well as essential oil. From it, prepare various teas, decoctions, infusions, candies, tinctures or simply dissolve in your mouth a cleaned piece of fresh root. In its fresh form it can be purchased at many grocery stores. To use folk remedies from ginger is recommended at the first symptoms of the disease, it will help prevent further development of the disease, reduce its timing and reduce the severity of the course.

Tip: When preparing products from ginger, it should be borne in mind that when the root is heated, the active components transfer to the liquid is accelerated. The longer the raw material will be in the water, the more bitter the taste of the resulting remedy will turn out to be.

Drink with ginger

200 ml of regular tea is prepared from the leaves of black or green tea. Filter it into a small saucepan and add grated ginger( 1 tsp), cloves( 1 - 2 buds) and cardamom( 1 - 2 pods) there. Withstand the mixture for 20 minutes at minimum heat. Slightly cool, filter and drink. To improve the flavor of the drink, you can add a little juice of lemon or orange.

Decoction

Fresh ginger root( 20 g) is cut across thin slices and placed in a heat-resistant container of small volume. Add 300 ml of water and put on a water bath. After 15 minutes, the bath is removed, if desired, a couple of mint leaves are added and the insulin remover is left for 30 minutes. Then filter, divide into two parts, which are drunk during the day.

Infusion for rinses

Powder of ginger( ½ tsp) or grated fresh root( 1 tsp) is poured into a glass of boiling water. Insist 10 - 15 minutes and filter. Rinse the sore throat with a warm solution 3 to 4 times a day. If there are purulent plugs on the walls of the throat, then 5 ml of propolis tincture is added to the resulting solution. If there is severe irritation of the throat and hypersensitivity, 2 - 3 drops of almond oil can be added to the prepared infusion, reduce the amount of ginger that is taken for cooking, or dilute with infusion of chamomile or sage. This will help to eliminate unpleasant burning sensation in the throat and prevent additional trauma to the mucosa.

Inhalation

For sore throat accompanied by dry cough, inhalations with essential oil of ginger are effective. They can be performed both with the use of a special compressor inhaler and without it. A solution for inhalations in the first case is prepared from the calculation of 2 drops of oil per 2 ml of physiological solution. In the absence of an inhaler, the procedure is as follows. In a saucepan with boiling water( 500 ml) add 4 to 5 drops of essential oil, bend over it at a distance of 25-30 cm, cover with a towel and inhale within 7 minutes of the evolving vapors.

Heating Procedures

For sore throats, warming procedures for the feet are very important, especially if the disease is caused by overcooling or getting wet. For this, dry ginger powder is poured into socks and put them on their feet for the night. You can also rub the feet with a mushy mixture made from ginger powder and warm water.

Lollipops from ginger juice

Fresh ginger root( 50 g) finely rubbed and carefully through gauze in a saucepan squeeze out the resulting mass of juice. Add to it sugar( 250 g) and juice of half a lemon. The resulting mixture is cooked on low heat for 1.5-2 hours. Then spread out in small portions( ½ tsp) on foil or in special silicone molds and set to freeze in the refrigerator. For one day, absorb 3 to 4 candies at regular intervals.

Baths for colds and sore throats

Ginger root powder( 2 - 3 tablespoons) is placed in a saucepan, add a liter of water and boiled for 10 minutes. Then filter and pour into a bath with hot water. Take a bath about 20 minutes before bedtime. Then they wipe themselves with a towel and put on warm clothes.

Precautions for

Ginger has many useful properties and can be used for a variety of diseases. However, before starting treatment, you need to read the contraindications, consult a doctor and assess the safety of its use in each specific situation. Internal intake of medicinal products based on ginger root is contraindicated in people who have:

• peptic ulcer or exacerbation of gastritis;
• high temperature;
• ulcerative colitis;
• ischemic heart disease;
• stones in the gallbladder and kidney;
• inflammatory liver disease( cirrhosis, hepatitis);
• internal bleeding;
• is an allergy or an individual intolerance to a plant.

Ginger is not recommended for children and women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Given that it has a sharp spicy taste, too concentrated means for gargling with it can aggravate the condition and provoke a burn of inflamed mucosa.

Side effects of oral ginger use may include headache, dizziness, increased blood pressure, nervous overexcitation.

Warning: If the application of ginger products leads to a general deterioration in the condition and an increase in sore throat, treatment should be stopped immediately!

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