Luyang Dilaw- Ginger

(Zingiber officinale)

 

 Luyang Dilaw, or Ginger Root (scientific name: Zingiber officinale) belongs to the family of, as its scientific name signifies, ZingiberaceaeThe rootstocks of this erect, smooth plant are thick, and have strong aromatic qualities. Its edible roots, tops, and even its leaves are found to have medicinal value.

The taste of luyang dilaw is distinct, brought about by the zingerone and shogoal substances that it has, giving the plant its pungent properties. As an herbal medicine, Luyang Dilaw has long been

= used as a cold, cough, fever, and sore throat remedy.

Ginger Helps:

• Digestion and absorption of food.
• Lowering of cholesterols.
• Alleviating Nausea and vomiting.

Ginger also has:

• Antifungal.
• Antiseptic.
• Antiviral.
• Anti-inflammatory property.

Ginger has been found to  contain:

• Potent anti-oxidant qualities, which came from the extract and active constituent of the plants.These uses are separate and distinct from the nutritional value of Luyang Dilaw.

Salabat:

• very popular local beverage mainly associated as the main ingredient is from the Rhizomes of luyang dilaw.

= Recent studies have shown that luyang dilaw had been found with traces of antiemetic properties. Thus, it is now being recommended to be taken half an hour before one’s travel to avoid being travelsick and experience nausea during the voyage.

Precaution:

• Pregnant women should take precautionary measures in taking luyang dilaw for medical purposes although it has been proven that none of the plant’s substances triggers adverse side effect, even when it interacts with other drugs.
• This herbal plant is not recommended for expectant mothers for the very reason that there is a possibility of inhibition of testosterones that binds the fetus, as a result of some of the properties that luyang dilaw contains.

 

Ginger :

• is widely used in India to reduce inflammation and pain with those with arthritis.gives lowers pain-causing prostaglandin levels, found by researchers in taking of it.they advise taking 500 to 1,000 milligrams a day, the higher the intake the ginger the higher relief.
• it also help to prevent hair loss,Pound an inch square of ginger and extract the juice. massages the fresh ginger juice directly to you scalp and leave on for at list 15 min before rinsing,but for best result, leave on overnight to better stimulate the hair follicles and induce growth.

These are some medical benefits of Luyang Dilaw 

1. Relieves rheumatic pain and muscle pain.
2. Alleviates sore throat, fever and colds.
3. Ease nausea and vomiting .
4. Intestinal disorders and slow digestion.
5. Relief from tympanism and flatulence.
6. Treat intestinal worms.
7. Hinder diarrhea , gas pains.
8. Relieve indigestion(dyspepsia),toothaches.
9. lower cholesterol level.
10. Aids treatment of tuberculosis.

How to prepare & use?

• Boil the ginger root in water and drink. The more concentrated the better.
• For sore throat and tooth ache, remove the skin and chew small portions.
• For cuts & bruises, apply the juice of luyang-dilao directly to the skin or use dried rhizomes with 70% alcohol then apply to afflicted areas.
• For rheumatism and muscle pains, pound roasted or fresh ginger and apply to painful areas -can be mixed with oil for easy application