Ginger
Ginger is one of the medicinal plants known for its therapeutic benefits since ancient times, and is used in several forms either fresh or dried or in the form of powder or oil. Ginger contains many minerals and oils as well as antioxidants and so it has many medical and aesthetic benefits also, The main benefits of ginger and its benefits to hair.
The nutritional value of ginger
Ginger is used to give a distinctive flavor to foods or beverages, and because it is used in a small amount it does not add many calories or carbohydrates or fiber to the body, and provides ginger a variety of important nutrients, and we mention here the most important elements with the amount provided for every 100 g:
- 17.77 grams of carbohydrates.
- 2 g of fiber.
- 1.82 of proteins.
- 1.7 g of sugars.
- 13 mg of sodium.
- 0.16 mg of vitamin B6.
- 16 mg of calcium.
- 0.6 mg of iron.
- 5 mg of vitamin C.
- 415 mg of potassium.
- 43 mg of magnesium.
- 34 mg of phosphorus.
- 0.34 mg of zinc.
- 11 μg of folic acid.
- 0.034 mg of riboflavin.
- 0.75 mg of niacin.
Benefits of ginger preventive and curative
Ginger offers many general health benefits:
- Eliminate nausea and vomiting that may occur after surgery. Eating 1 gram of ginger an hour before surgery reduces nausea by 38%.
- Reduce the nausea that occurs to the pregnant woman in the morning, but it is necessary to consult with the doctor before eating the pregnant lady of the ginger.
- Relieve joint pain.
- Reduce the symptoms of coughing, as ginger expands the airways.
- Minimize allergic reactions in the respiratory system.
- Minimize menstrual pain.
Cautions when using ginger
Despite the benefits of ginger, it is not recommended to treat it in the following cases:
- If a person has diabetes.
- If the person is suffering from blood diseases such as anemia, thalassemia, or leukemia “leukemia”.
- In case of heart disease.
Benefits of ginger hair
- It improves blood circulation in the scalp, which promotes hair growth.
- Free radicals fight by containing antioxidants, and this protects the hair cells from laminating and falling.
- Provides softness and softness.
- It treats the dandruff because it contains disinfectant against germs. It makes the scalp healthy and clean and protects it from dehydration.
- It thickens hair and helps increase its length.
- Prevents hair shattering.
Ginger blends for hair
Ginger and avocado oil
This mixture is prepared according to the following method:
Ingredients
- The fruit of fresh ginger.
- A tablespoon of avocado oil.
- Half a cup of coconut milk.
- Lemonade.
Method:
- The electric mixer is used and the fruit of the ginger is placed inside it after slicing it, then grind until it becomes soft.
- Add avocado oil and coconut milk, with ten drops of lemon juice.
- Mix the ingredients together in the mixer well, then brush the hair using the comb, and distribute the mixture on the scalp with massage for ten minutes.
- Leave the mixture on the hair for 45 minutes, then wash the hair with shampoo as usual, and remove the hair again.
- Mix twice a week.
Ginger water and almond oil
To prepare the mixture follow the following:
Ingredients
- A cup of dipped ginger.
- A tablespoon of almond oil.
Method:
- Mix the ingredients well together, and then massage the scalp and hair well.
- The fingers are picked by hair to distribute the mixture well, for a quarter of an hour, then leave the mixture for five minutes on the hair.
- Wash hair with water and shampoo well.
Ginger and olive oil
This mixture is used to prolong the hair and strengthen its roots and increase its density, and is prepared as follows:
Ingredients
- Three tablespoons of ground ginger.
- A tablespoon of olive oil.
Method:
- Mix the ingredients together, then spread the mixture evenly over all parts of the hair and leave for ten minutes.
- Wash hair well with lukewarm water.
Ginger and sesame oil
The mixture is prepared according to the following method:
Ingredients
- Three tablespoons of sesame oil.
- A few small pieces of fresh ginger.
- A little lemon juice.
Method:
- Mix ginger, sesame oil and two drops to three drops of lemon juice.
- Distribute the mixture over the entire hair with a gentle massage and leave for half an hour.
- Wash the hair as well as usual.
Ginger and water
In this mixture the following are followed:
Ingredients
- Two tablespoons of grated ginger.
- Quantity of water.
Method:
- Mix the ginger with a small amount of water until you get a little liquid mixture.
- Apply the mixture to the scalp and leave for 45 minutes.
- Rinse hair with water.
Ginger and cucumber
The mixture is prepared according to the following method:
Ingredients
- Spoon of grated ginger.
- Half a cup of chopped cucumber.
- Tablespoon coconut oil.
- A tablespoon of basil oil.
Method:
- Mix the ingredients well together until you get a cohesive paste.
- The mixture is distributed starting from the scalp, and then on the entire hair evenly.
- Leave the mixture on the hair for half an hour then wash the hair with water and shampoo.