KOMPAS.com – Ginger has properties that can maintain the body’s immune system, especially when the rainy season has entered.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and the active compound gingerol can cleanse microbes and viruses in the esophagus
Apart from that, ginger also helps improve blood circulation and metabolism so that the immune system is strong.
Check out how to process ginger to maintain endurance over time, quoted from the book “Tips for Keeping Your Immune Safe” (2022) by the Trubus Editorial Team published by Trubus Swadaya.
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1. Lime ginger
Provide red ginger the size of an adult’s index finger and half a lime or a slice of lemon.
Ginger is sliced then placed in a glass, add lime or lemon. Brew with hot water, can be enjoyed when warm.
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2. Pandan Ginger
If you have ginger and pandan, make a warm drink with other ingredients such as lemongrass and brown sugar.
Mix two stalks of lemongrass, two stalks of pandan, enough palm sugar, about 100 grams of ginger. Boil with 800 milliliters of water. The boiled product is 400 milliliters for two glasses.
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3. Ginger starfruit leaves
Furthermore, if you have galangal at home, you can make it into a warm drink with ginger. Prepare the ingredients: ginger, red galangal, starfruit leaves and lemongrass.
Mix all the ingredients and boil with 800 milliliters of water to produce two glasses of around 400 milliliters.
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4. Curcuma ginger
Finally, prepare ingredients such as ginger, ginger, turmeric, cardamom and pepper. Combine all the ingredients then boil with 400 milliliters, producing 200 milliliters (one glass).
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