Ayurvedically, dried ginger is considered better than fresh ginger.
Qualities of dried ginger
#1 Vata Decreasing
Fresh ginger increases Vata while dried ginger balances Vata. Hence, chewing fresh ginger or drinking fresh ginger tea for gas, bloating is not a great idea. Take dry ginger water instead.
#2 Great for Constipation
Inspite of being absorbent (grahi) dry ginger is a mild laxative and great for constipation. If you find it difficult to pass bowels in the morning, drink a glass of dry ginger water.
#3 Non-drying
Dried ginger has the property of ‘snigdha’ or non-drying. Hence, it is good for long-term use. But fresh ginger is drying (rooksha) and hence one should use only once in a while.
#4 Reduces Mucous
Dried ginger is Kapha decreasing while fresh ginger increases Kapha. Hence, dry ginger water works great in seasonal flu, cold, cough and most upper respiratory tract disorders.
How to consume dry ginger?
The easiest way to consume dry ginger is by boiling 2 glasses of water with 1 inch piece of dry ginger, reduce to 1 glass and drink up.
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