Quran mentions ginger as one of the drinks of Paradise. The modern name, “ginger,” comes from the Arabic root, “zindshebil” and as centuries have passed, we have discovered the amazing and miraculous healing properties of ginger. Ginger is one of the best known treatments and is the classic medicine for dealing with many digestive disorders. Ginger promotes digestive and metabolism, which promotes digestive heat burning toxins, removes and lowers cholesterol deposits, as well as boosts the metabolism.
Ginger in Quran has been mentioned. “And in Paradise they will be given to drink cups, filled with a mixture of ginger.”
(Surah Dahr 76:17)
Ginger Quran Reference
Chapter (Sura) Dahr verse no. 17. (In it, it is mentioned that Allah”s people will be given a preparation, mixed with Zanjabeel (الزنجبيل) (Ginger) in Jannah (paradise).
وَیُسْقَوْنَ فِیْہَا کَاْسًا کَانَ مِزَاجُہَا زَنْجَبِیْلًا۱۷ۚ
And they will be given to drink there a cup (of wine) mixed with Zanjafil (ginger, etc.)
Hadith Reference
Hazrat Abu Saeed Al khudri رضي الله عنه says that, the king of Rome, Byzantine sent to Nabi ﷺ a jar of ginger (الزنجبيل) pickle, as a gift (hadiya). Nabi ﷺ accepted the pickle, and gave it little-little to each person, even Abu Saeed رضي الله عنه got some.
[Abu Nu-aim: 161]
How it can be used?
1. In food, pickle.
2. Tea, soup & in dishes.
3. In milk.
4. Chatni, Sweets, Vinegar & soups.
5. Dry powder of it can also be used.
6. Its juice can be used with honey, apple juice etc to reduce cholesterol.
7. but use in mild quantity.
8. Paste of it can be used on pain region, lesions etc.
9. Dry powder of it can be applied on fruits, in cold season, in cough and cold.
Whats inside it?
Carbohydrates, sugars, fibers, protein, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, volatile oils, sulphur etc.
Scientific Benefits
1. Increases digestion, removes gases & blocks.
2. Good in cold & cough, fever, infection, throat infection, sinus, eye diseases.
3. Increases sex drives and semen production.
4. Reduces cholesterol and triglyceride.
5. Increases urine output, reduces stomach pain.
6. Helpful in bronchitis, increases appetite.
7. Removes stomach diseases.
8. Purifies and strengthens the body.
9. Regulates menstrual cycle.
10. Add taste in food.
11. Helpful in sore throat
12. Best used is in winter season.
Research
Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aids the digestion process and prevents cramps; this explains why ancient Greeks used to eat ginger after a large meal. Ginger is also particularly helpful when suffering from constipation.
Ginger is a very famous herb all around the world; available all season; every place; it has a spicy taste & a good odour; it is very famous for its health benefits; Ginger’s Latin name is Zingiber officinale &its family is Zingiberaceae; Ginger originated from Island Southeast Asia. It is true cultigens and does not exist in its wild state; it is among the earliest recorded spices to be cultivated and exported. It is mentioned in Quran & Hadith.
For detox, cleaning the body
Take 1 spoon of extra virgin oil, 5 pieces of watermelon, 1 fig, 1 small piece of ginger, half cucumber, half beet root, little pomegranate, 1 spoon honey put all in mix & add 1 glass water & grind it in the mixer add little black pepper & salt as the taste & drink this juice once a week lifelong.
For prevention of arthritis, liver diseases, heart health
Take one small piece of ginger, 1 spoon of honey, 1 spoon of apple cedar vinegar, 2 cup warm water, 1 clove cut garlic, 7 seed of kalonji mix all in water & boil it on low flame for 10 minutes & drink it at night before sleep one a week please note take a dinner light & early.
For pain in joints
Take 1 cup milk, 1 small piece of ginger & turmeric boiled the milk with both on low flame & drink twice a day for 11 days followed by once a day for 11 days followed by alternative once a day for 11 days followed by once a week for lifelong.
For digestive problem
Cut small piece of ginger & sprinkle on the dish & serve the dish to this once a day only or take little dried ginger boil it in little water & drink it after meals twice a day for 11 days or you can eat homemade ginger pickle.
Ginger in Quran again as mentioned here, Ibn al-Qayyium introduced ginger as a very useful digestive agent, antiflatulent (prevents or relieves intestinal gas), expectorant and mucolytic (loosening and expelling excess mucus). He also noted that it was said to be good for the eyesight and the liver and even as an aphrodisiac (Jauziyah, 2003).
Ginger is very popularly used in Ayurveda for its benefits in digestion and respiratory disorders. Stimulates saliva flow and digestive activity. It enhances digestion due to its pungent taste and alleviates toxins of indigestion from the body and eases pain from gas and diarrhea. Ginger improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.
A quick relief from muscular pain can be achieved through drinking ginger tea or placing shavings in your food. Helps treat joint pain by stimulating blood circulation.
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