About Dry Ginger (Sukku)
Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory compounds gingerol and shaogol present, and they help cure common cold and flu. During monsoon and winter, ginger helps keep the body warm and prevent cold. Adding a half spoon of dry ginger powder in warm water is considered to have instant effects on the common cold and flu.
Dry ginger has been proved effective in lowering blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes naturally. Consuming dry ginger powder by adding it to lukewarm water with a pinch of salt works great to lower blood sugar when drank early morning.
Dry ginger powder works wonder in reducing menstrual pain. Add the dry ginger powder in boiling water with some salt and a teaspoon of honey and drink it during the initial days of menstruation. A glass of ginger water will soothe period cramps, lessen the pain and comforts the stomach. You can also drink ginger tea for reducing menstrual pain.
Dry ginger powder helps treat discomfort in the stomach caused by indigestion. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger help in the neutralization of digestive juices in the stomach and eliminate extra gas from the intestine. Having 3 grams of dry ginger powder before every meal helps improve the digestive process.
Ginger is very useful when it comes to losing weight. A study found that ginger helps reduce the Body Mass Index and Blood Insulin levels in obese people. Ginger improves digestion, which helps burn stored fat in the body. Add half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder and some honey to lukewarm water and drink it empty stomach every morning. It will help improve metabolism and aid weight loss.
Dry Ginger (Sukku) Powder - Cold & Cough, Blood Pressure, Menstrual Care, Stomach Care, and Weight Loss
- Dry Ginger (Sukku) powder or shunthi churna is a warm spice with a pungent taste, extracted from the dried ginger roots.
- Dry Ginger (Sukku) helps to pacify Vata and Kapha doshas and increases Pitta dosha.
- Dry Ginger (Sukku) is used as an ingredient in many Ayurvedic formulations because of its healing properties.
Dry Ginger (Sukku) Powder
- Dry Ginger (Sukku) powder is widely used in the kitchen to add flavor and aroma.
- The powder is extracted from the ginger root which is dried. It is a fine off-white or slightly brownish powder that has a strong aroma and a pungent flavor.
Benefits of Dry Ginger (Sukku) Powder
- Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory compounds gingerol and shaogol present, and they help cure common cold and flu. During monsoon and winter, ginger helps keep the body warm and prevent cold. Adding a half spoon of dry ginger powder in warm water is considered to have instant effects on the common cold and flu.
- Dry ginger has been proved effective in lowering blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes naturally. Consuming dry ginger powder by adding it to lukewarm water with a pinch of salt works great to lower blood sugar when drank early morning.
- Dry ginger powder works wonder in reducing menstrual pain. Add the dry ginger powder in boiling water with some salt and a teaspoon of honey and drink it during the initial days of menstruation. A glass of ginger water will soothe period cramps, lessen the pain and comforts the stomach. You can also drink ginger tea for reducing menstrual pain.
- Dry ginger powder helps treat discomfort in the stomach caused by indigestion. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger help in the neutralization of digestive juices in the stomach and eliminate extra gas from the intestine. Having 3 grams of dry ginger powder before every meal helps improve the digestive process.
- Ginger is very useful when it comes to losing weight. A study found that ginger helps reduce the Body Mass Index and Blood Insulin levels in obese people. Ginger improves digestion, which helps burn stored fat in the body. Add half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder and some honey to lukewarm water and drink it empty stomach every morning. It will help improve metabolism and aid weight loss.
சித்தா – Siddha Properties
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கார்ப்பு - Karppu (Hot) -
நெய்ப்பு - Neippu (Wetness), மென்மை - Menmai (Softness) -
வெப்பவீரியம் - Veppaveeriyam (Heating Effect) -
கைப்பு/கசப்பு - Kaippu/Kasappu (Bitter), கார்ப்பு - Karppu (Hot), and துவர்ப்பு - Tuvarppu (Acrid/Astringent) may be converted to கார்ப்பு - Karppu (Hot)
आयुर्वेद – Ayurvedic Properties
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कटु - Katu (Hot) -
लघु - Laghu (Light), स्निग्ध - Snigdha (Oily) -
उष्ण - Ushna (Hot) -
मधुर - Madhura (Sweet) Vipaka
