Ginger
Ginger fruits are considered one of the most beneficial fruits of all, as it is multi-use and has many benefits in medical terms. What is known as ginger oil is extracted from ginger, and it is of great benefit to the body. Ginger oil has been used for decades, after which it spread to Aruba between the centuries. From the tenth to the sixteenth, after that it spread to all parts of the world.
How to extract ginger oil
Ginger oil is extracted from the roots and this is done by steam distillation, as the percentage of oil in the roots is very large. These trees grow in Malaysia, India and the United States, and they are herbaceous trees. The color of this oil varies from light yellow to dark yellow, and for each Among them is its consistency and viscosity, as it is mixed with many other oils, such as sandalwood oil, orange oil, frankincense stones, and musk, because it contains a percentage of chemical compounds, including linalool, pinene, camphene, cinalool, and other compounds.
Benefits of ginger oil
- It works as an anti-inflammatory, as it contains a substance called zingin, which is a strong analgesic and treats joint and bone diseases and many infections.
- Ginger oil is used to prevent heart disease and reduce the risk of strokes, by using it in food on a regular basis.
- Ginger oil is used to treat testicular pain by applying it daily.
- Ginger oil treats vascular diseases.
- Ginger oil works to get rid of accumulated fat in the body.
- Ginger oil is used to strengthen the body's immunity by using it with meals, as it has a taste and smell like chili pepper oil.
How to make ginger oil at home
- We prepare fresh green ginger, then grate it and dry it completely.
- Prepare a cup of olive oil and put it on a low heat, then put the grated ginger, stirring it from time to time.
- Place the pot in the oven at a low temperature for about two hours.
- We cover the pot with a piece of gauze and secure it well by tying it around the pot with a piece of rubber or strong thread.
- Then filter the oil and squeeze it completely.
- We place it in special sealed containers, and it is stored for a period ranging from five to seven months.
- It can be used immediately after preparation.
