Dried Ginger Powder (Soont) – 100 gm

Description

Dry Ginger powder is also known as Soont (In konkani), Sonth in Hindi, Sonti in Telugu, Soonth in Gujarati, Suntha in Marathi and Shunti in Kannada. The powder is extracted from the ginger root which is dried. Narla has a strong aroma and a pungent flavour.

Dried ginger has been a traditional herbal remedy for thousands of years in Asian, Indian and Arabic medicine because it contains a higher concentration of two active compounds Shogaol and Gingerol

Benefits of Dry Ginger Powder

Weight loss
Dry ginger facilitates weight loss by improving digestion, which helps in burning stored fat and processing glucose in the blood. It also speeds up metabolism and controls fat absorption, thanks to its thermogenic properties. Another benefit of dry ginger is its ability to curb hunger and overeating.

Lowers cholesterol
Scientific research has proven that dry ginger helps in the lowering of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. A 45-day-long study showed significant reductions in cholesterol markers when the subjects consumed around three grams of dry ginger powder per day.

Indigestion
Dry ginger also relieves pain and discomfort in the stomach caused by chronic indigestion. A delay in the emptying of the stomach is said to cause indigestion, and ginger has been shown to alleviate this problem. A study of 24 healthy subjects showed that consuming one to two grams of dry ginger powder before a meal speeded up the emptying of the stomach by 50 per cent.

Menstrual pain
Traditionally, dry ginger has also been used for relief for various aches and pains, including menstrual pain. A study of 150 women showed considerable improvement in menstrual pans when the subjects consumed one gram of dry ginger powder per day, during the first three days of their cycles.

Nausea and morning sickness
Dry ginger is also effective in abating the symptoms of nausea and morning sickness in pregnant women. Consuming even half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder mixed with honey and warm water offers quick relief to those suffering from these symptoms.

Lowers blood sugar
Dry ginger is an excellent natural remedy for controlling high blood sugar in the body. One can consume up to two grams of ginger powder mixed in warm water with a pinch of salt. This is more effective when had in the morning, on an empty stomach.

Inflammation
Dry ginger mixed with salt also helps in reducing inflammation in the body, especially with swollen joints and fingers. It has also proven to offer relief from inflammation caused by injuries.