Ginger syrup is an excellent home remedy for flu, colds, sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain, as it contains gingerol, chogaol and zingerone, with powerful anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antiemetic and expectorant.
This syrup is simple to prepare at home, and can be made at home using natural ginger root or its powdered form, and lemon, honey or cinnamon can be added to improve its properties.
However, ginger syrup does not replace treatment advised by a doctor and should only be used as a supplement to alleviate symptoms and speed up recovery.
What is it for
Ginger syrup has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic and antiemetic properties and can therefore be used in a variety of situations, such as:
1. Flu, colds or sore throat
Ginger syrup is an excellent home remedy option for flu, colds or sore throat, as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, relieving symptoms of pain and discomfort.
Furthermore, ginger has antioxidant action that reduces cell damage and helps improve the functioning of the immune system, increasing immunity and improving the body’s response to infections.
2. Fever
Ginger syrup has antipyretic properties, which helps reduce body temperature, helping with feverish states and reducing fever. See other natural ways to reduce fever.
3. Cough, asthma or bronchitis
Due to its expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties, ginger syrup can help eliminate mucus and reduce inflammation in the airways, relieving coughs and helping to treat asthma or bronchitis.
4. Arthritis or muscle pain
Ginger syrup helps reduce inflammation, cell damage and pain in joints and muscles, due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic properties, making it a good natural option to help treat arthritis or muscle pain.
5. Nausea and vomiting
Ginger syrup has an antiemetic action, helping to reduce nausea and vomiting that often occur during pregnancy, chemotherapy treatments or in the first days after surgery, as well as improving symptoms of heartburn and poor digestion.
6. Heartburn or poor digestion
Ginger syrup is a good option for a home remedy for heartburn or poor digestion, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiemetic properties, which reduce stomach acidity and reduce stomach irritation, in addition to the nausea that can arise in these situations.
7. Weight loss
Ginger syrup has thermogenic properties, which means it is capable of accelerating metabolism and stimulating the burning of body fat, and can be used to aid weight loss.
How to make the syrup
Ginger syrup is simple and easy to prepare at home, and can be made with just ginger or adding honey, propolis, cinnamon or lemon, for example, which help to improve the flavor, in addition to providing other medicinal properties.
1. Ginger Simple Syrup
This syrup can be prepared with natural ginger root or powdered ginger, and can be used to help treat coughs, flu, colds, nausea and vomiting, fever or to help with weight loss.
Ingredients
- 25 g of fresh peeled ginger, sliced or 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger;
- 1 cup brown sugar;
- 100 mL of water.
Preparation mode
Boil the water with the sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. It is important not to boil for too long so the sugar does not caramelize. Turn off the heat, add the ginger. Take 1 teaspoon of ginger syrup 3 times a day.
2. Cinnamon ginger syrup
A good option for making ginger syrup is to add cinnamon as it has a drying effect on mucous membranes and is a natural expectorant, which helps fight the symptoms of flu, colds and coughs.
Ingredients
- 1 cinnamon stick or 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon;
- 1 cup of sliced peeled ginger root;
- 85 g of brown sugar;
- 100 mL of water.
Preparation mode
Boil the water with the sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat, add the ginger and cinnamon, and stir. Store the syrup in a clean, dry glass bottle. Take 1 teaspoon of ginger syrup 3 times a day.
As it contains cinnamon, this syrup should not be used during pregnancy.
3. Ginger syrup with lemon, honey and propolis
Ginger syrup can also be prepared by adding lemon, which is rich in vitamin C, which acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps improve the immune system, and honey which has antibacterial properties, helping to fight flu, cold and sore throat.
Furthermore, propolis has anti-inflammatory action that helps treat respiratory problems.
Ingredients
- 25 g of fresh peeled ginger, sliced or 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger;
- 1 cup of honey;
- 3 tablespoons of water;
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice;
- 5 drops of propolis extract.
Preparation mode
Boil the water in the microwave and, once boiled, add the sliced ginger. Cover, let it rest for 10 minutes, add the honey, lemon juice and propolis, and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture with a viscous consistency similar to the syrup.
Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day until flu symptoms disappear. Children should take 1 teaspoon of ginger syrup 3 times a day.
In addition to this syrup, there is also honey and lemon tea which is great for treating the flu.
Who shouldn’t use
Ginger syrup should not be used by people with blood clotting problems or who are using anticoagulant medications, as it may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising. Furthermore, the use of this syrup should be avoided by pregnant women without medical advice.
This syrup is also not recommended for people with diabetes as ginger can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, leading to symptoms of hypoglycemia such as dizziness, confusion or fainting.
Furthermore, people who are allergic to ginger should not use the syrup.
Possible side effects
Consumption of ginger syrup, in doses higher than those recommended, may cause a burning sensation in the stomach, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea or indigestion.
If you experience an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue, face, lips or throat, or itching on your body, you should seek the nearest emergency room immediately.
