Ginger Powder is a popularly used variation of the fresh ginger, due to ease of preparation, storage, and long shelf life. It is a light yellow, fine powder, which has a lemon like aroma and a pungent, sharp, spicy flavor. Volatile oils, pungent polyphenols (such as gingerols and shogaols) and Zingerone are the active components of ginger. Previously, commonly used in the Asian region, recently it has found a new foothold in the other regions of the world owing to its numerous uses and health benefits ginger powder. Read to find out more about this spice.

Uses of Ginger Powder

Benefits of ginger powder are not only limited to taste, it is also a good appetizer and medicine.

1. Food

The primary use of ginger powder is to flavor Chinese, Japanese, and other South Asian cuisines. It is also used to flavor some commonly consumed foods like ginger bread, cookies, crackers, cakes, ginger ale and ginger beer. It also acts as a useful food preservative.

2. Medicinal

It is a readily available remedy for indigestion, stomachache, and gas. It is beneficial for almost all the organ systems of the body, as it possesses antiseptic, analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Health Benefits of Ginger Powder

For centuries, the spice has been used as a natural remedy for curing ailments. Both, ancient and modern science has documented and established the role of ginger powder as a potential healer.

• Cures nausea, vomiting, and dizziness due to morning sickness, chemotherapy, and motion sickness
• It is cardio-protective as it anti-clotting and lowers cholesterol
• It is hypotensive and relaxes peripheral blood vessels
• Effective for treatment of reproductive organ disorders like amenorrhea, erectile difficulties and infertility
• Reduces menstrual pain and cramps
• Reduces general pain and inflammation
• Relieves pain caused by migraine and arthritis
• Reduces anxiety by binding with serotonin receptors in the body
• Stimulates appetite and digestion; prevents and cures heart burns
• Helps cure diarrhea especially among infants
• It prevents the formation of Advanced Glycated End Products (AGEs) in diabetes, thus preventing occurrence of secondary complications
• It is anti-spasmodic, reduces flatulence and regulates bowel movements
• It is a circulatory stimulant – increases blood flow
• Cures respiratory tract infections, cold, cough, flu – good expectorant
• Used for treatment of Stroke and Angina
• Provides relief to burning and itching sensations in Athlete's foot
• Fights sciatica, tendonitis
• Used to treat Kidney stones
• Used to cure Raynaud's disease (a vasospastic condition causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas)
• Effective in prevention of colon cancer and treatment of ovarian cancer

Do you have fresh ginger lying around and don’t know what to do with it. Learn an easy way to process and store ginger, read our article on How To Dry Fresh Ginger And Use It.

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