{"id":162538,"date":"2022-08-26T12:47:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T07:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=162538"},"modified":"2026-04-15T08:50:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T08:50:22","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-ginger-juice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-ginger-juice\/","title":{"rendered":"Ginger Juice: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Siddharth Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Ginger Juice<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Ginger Juice<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Ginger Juice for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Ginger Juice?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Ginger Juice<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Ginger Juice<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWe all enjoy a cup of piping hot ginger tea during a cold, don\u2019t we? Indian cooking often uses ginger everyday meals to add the characteristic sharp flavour. But did you know that ginger is also known as srngaveram <\/em>in Sanskrit, which translates to horn root? This is quite interesting because ginger is a horizontal stem (and not a root) from which roots grow. Ginger belongs to the family Zingiberaceae<\/em> and is related to other common spices cardamom and turmeric all of which belong to the same family. Ginger is one of the most commonly consumed condiments in the world1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ginger was used as a tonic root for more than 5000 years to treat many conditions In India and China. The actual origin of ginger is uncertain because it does not grow in the wild. Nowadays, it is grown in humid tropical regions, India being its largest producer. Over 2000 years ago, it was one of the most important articles of trade that was exported to the Roman Empire from India. It has been one of the most sought-after spices since ages. It was held in high regard because of its potential medicinal properties 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scientific name of ginger is Zingiber officinale.<\/em> It can be utilised fresh, preserved, crystallised, dried, pickled, candied or ground, adding a different flavour to the dish in each of these forms. The juice of ginger is also used to make tea or in other health juices. Ginger juice might have many health benefits, some of them are described in the following sections1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Ginger Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNutrients present in 100g of ginger and their percentage content 2<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutrients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Water<\/strong>: 78.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipids<\/strong>: 0.75%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins<\/strong>: 1.82%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates<\/strong>: 17.8%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars<\/strong>: 1.7%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nVitamins<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin (Vitamin B3)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Minerals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manganese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Copper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Ginger Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ginger juice might have the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might be an antioxidant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help relieve inflammation (anti-inflammatory)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help relieve nausea\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have an anti-cancer potential\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help protect against heart diseases (cardio-protective)1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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