Dry Ginger / Sukku

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Zingiber

Species: Z. officinale

Dry ginger is called sukku in Tamil. It has been used as a home remedy for various health issues for centuries. Dry ginger is available in solid and powdered form in most supermarkets. Our ancestors know the health benefits of dry ginger, that’s why they added this ingredient to their foods.

This ingredient enhances the flavor of the Asian cuisines, it is also used to add flavor to the tea. Ginger provides antibacterial properties, so it helps to prevent various bacterial infections. 

Health Benefits

• Consuming the mixture of dry ginger powder and amla powder in the morning and evening will help to reduce obesity.
• Applying the paste of dry ginger powder provides better relief from throat pain and throat infections.
• Dry ginger also acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug, so consuming the dry ginger in the evening helps to cure cough and cold.
• Consuming dry ginger tea will reduce the possibility of all types of stroke.
• Dry ginger tea will help to cure muscle pain like headaches, fibromyalgia symptoms, and vomiting.