Ginger is a great home remedy for migraine because it has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain. The secret for ginger to greatly reduce pain is to ingest it as soon as you think the migraine will start. Also, one should avoid factors that can trigger migraine like loud music, stress, excessive physical activity, long time without eating and sleeping poorly at night.
When you are exhausted you should increase the consumption of ginger, so here are some interesting recipes.
1. Ginger tea with cinnamon
Ingredients
- 1 cm ginger
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 180 ml of water
Method of preparation
Add the ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil for a few minutes, until it boils, and then drink when it is lukewarm.
2. Ginger water
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 slices or 2 tablespoons of ginger zest
- 1 liter of water
Method of preparation
Add the ginger in the water bottle and go taking it throughout the day.
3. Carrot juice with ginger
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, shelled
- 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
Method of preparation
Pass the carrots through the centrifuge and then add the ginger powder to the juice concentrate and take the next.
4. Ginger sauce
Ingredients
- 100 ml Soy sauce (shoyu)
- 120 ml of water
- 80 grams of Fresh Ginger
- purple onion half
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
Method of preparation
Grate the ginger and the onion and then add all the ingredients in a glass container and stir very well. After that, the sauce is ready and can be used to season salads, vegetables and meats.
5. Pickled ginger
Ingredients
- 400 g ginger
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup of vinegar
- 3 teaspoons of salt
- 1 glass container approximately 1/2 liter with lid
Method of preparation
Peel the ginger and then slice, leaving slices thin and long. Cook only in boiling water and then leave to cool naturally. Next you should add the other ingredients and bring to the fire to cook for about 5 minutes after raising boil over low heat. After that, you should store the ginger in a glass container for at least 2 days before consuming.
This home-made ginger preserve lasts about 6 months, if ever stale in the refrigerator.
6. Gell crystallized
Ingredients
- 1kg fresh ginger
1kg of sugar
Filtered water
Sugar for sprinkling
Method of preparation
Peel and cut the ginger into thin slices. Bring to the fire with enough water to cover everything, and bring to a boil and then drain the water. Repeat this operation 4 times, always changing the water. In the last, drain and bring back to the fire with 2 liters of water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat until all the liquid has dried. Stir a few times, being careful not to burn. Remove from heat and leave on a tray to dry. Pour in sugar and store in a tightly closed container.
7. Ginger in capsules
Ginger can be found in capsules being a good strategy for periods when a woman knows she is more likely to have a migraine attack before or during menstruation, for example. It is recommended to take 200 to 400 mg per day to achieve its benefits.
Ginger in capsules can be bought at some pharmacies and health food stores, but it should be consumed with guidance from the doctor, pharmacist or herbalist.
