According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, ginger contains gingerol compound - a bioactive ingredient with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Gingerol is believed to have the effect of supporting digestion, reducing bloating, nausea and promoting bowel movements to function more effectively.
Many studies compiled by the Cleveland Clinic also show that ginger can help reduce pain caused by inflammation, reduce symptoms of motion sickness, nausea during pregnancy and support blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
However, most of this benefit is achieved when used in moderation in daily diet, instead of abusing high-dose ginger-containing functional foods.
For families growing ginger, the first important advice is to pay attention to soil conditions and humidity. Ginger grows well in a loose, well-drained environment with moderate humidity.
If the soil is too moist or waterlogged for a long time, ginger bulbs are prone to rot and develop fungal diseases. This is also a favorable condition for mold-producing toxins to develop.
Some recent studies warn that spices such as ginger are at risk of being contaminated with mold-caused toxins if stored or dried improperly.
Therefore, after harvesting, ginger needs to be cleaned, dried and stored in a cool, ventilated place, avoiding humidity.
Ginger growing families should limit the use of chemical pesticides and prioritize clean farming models. Decomposed organic fertilizers, biological products and manual pest and disease prevention measures are considered safer for long-term health.
Do not use polluted water sources to water plants because ginger roots grow underground, so they are very easy to absorb impurities.
Experts also warn that using too much ginger can cause stomach burning, diarrhea or increase the risk of bleeding in people using anticoagulants...
However, if grown and used properly, ginger is still a very valuable plant in the home garden. Not only providing natural spices for meals, ginger also helps many families reduce dependence on industrial products, increase healthy eating habits and be associated with a green lifestyle.
The most important thing is not to eat a lot of ginger, but to understand the nutritional value, use it reasonably and ensure safety from planting to processing.
