At firstIn ginger there are many, without which there is no full-fledged immunity. are needed to invigorate T-lymphocytes – cells that hunt for viruses. They also help to actively produce antibodies that neutralize viruses and their toxic waste products.
Secondly, ginger knows how to independently fight viruses (although not as successfully as our immune system). It contains substances called “sesquiterpenes”: they slow down the multiplication of rhinoviruses and also improve immunity. Sesquiterpenes are found in echinacea, which is known for its immunostimulating effect, but it is much nicer, tastier and more natural to get them from ginger… A number of studies conducted by Indian and Chinese scientists have shown the effectiveness ginger in the fight against colds.
Thirdly, ginger stimulates the activity of macrophages – cells that play the role of wipers in our body. They “eat” toxins that are inevitably formed as a result of the natural decay of cells and the course of metabolic processes. The fewer toxins, the better the immunity, which does not experience an increased load from the “garbage” accumulating in the intercellular space. Detoxifying properties ginger were confirmed by a recent study by scientists from the Indian Government Institute of Nutrition (ICMR).
Ginger good as an antipyretic agent. So even if you can’t escape the flu, adjust the temperature with ginger tea, simultaneously alleviating the symptoms of intoxication.
Ginger keeps well in the refrigerator in its original form, but if it is necessary to significantly increase the shelf life, this can be done in the following way. Peel the ginger, cut it into slices, place it in a clean jar and fill it with vodka. Close the jar with a lid and place in the refrigerator.