The Secret Behind Ginger And Aloe

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Ginger and Aloe each have their unique properties, both with many healing properties. Ginger is also very popular in cooking Indian and Asian dishes, it adds such a robust flavor to the food. Aloe gel is
also used in cooking. These two are powerful contenders in the world of natural health, combined together and they deliver a hard punch. Lets uncover their secrets.

Health Benefits Of Aloe And Ginger 

Scientific data shows that ginger contains hundreds of compounds and metabolites, some of which may contribute to health and healing. There's this compound called phenolic that helps relieve gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gastric contractions. Its also a common home remedy for nausea during cancer treatment, and motion sickness, but it does not prevent vomiting. Women during pregnancy use ginger for nausea as well.
Ginger is also high in mineral content, check it out below:
  • vitamin B6
  • magnesium
  • phosphorus
  • zinc
  • folate
  • riboflavin
  • niacin                                         

Aloe is well recognized by its thick, pointed and fleshy green leaves. The leaves are full of a slimy tissue that stores water. This slimy, water-filled tissue is the "gel". The gel contains most of the bioactive compounds in the plant, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Its known as a treatment for sores, particularly burns including sunburns. 

The Secret Of Aloe And Ginger

Aloe and Ginger together are a dynamic duo for maximum hair growth. Due to Aloe's moisturizing properties and nourishing vitamins, aloe vera has gained popularity as a treatment for dry hair and skin. Research has shown that it helps with dandruff relief, and that the plant compounds may also help promote healthier hair. 

Ginger is one of the important ingredients when it comes to treating hair problems because of its medicinal properties. Using Ginger for hair is an old practice used for hair growth, dandruff and hair loss treatment.  Ginger is a natural antiseptic that kills the fungi that cause dandruff. It inhibits the growth of yeast, stopping flakes, itchiness, and dandruff before it starts to happen. It also reduces inflammation of the scalp and treats scalp acne due to its antiseptic properties, while unclogging pores and removes build up in the pores. 

It promotes blood flow to the scalp and triggers the hair follicle encouraging new hair growth. It strengthens the hair from roots to the hair tips. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which fight many different scalp problems caused by harmful microbes. Vitamin A which is present in aloe vera and ginger, helps to produce healthy sebum, the  oily substance secreted by the scalp, which keeps hair from drying out and breaking off.
Combining these two ingredients and creating a hair mask, will make your hair stronger, shinier, moisturized, and stimulate new hair growth while making the hair more manageable. So what do you need to create an aloe and ginger hair mask? Lets dive into that!

Aloe Ginger Hair Mask Recipe

Here's what you need to create your own aloe and ginger hair mask for maximum hair growth. 

  • 1 ginger root
  • 1 aloe Leaf
  • coconut or olive oil  
  • Grater
  • blender  
  • strainer  
  • squirt bottle   
  • Plastic shower cap

These three ingredients will create a super moisturizing hair treatment. Lets break down what needs to be done step by step

Step One

Take the ginger root and grate it. Take the grated ginger root and cut into slices to make blending it easier. Once the ginger is cut and grated, put it all in a blender to break it down. Once its blended pour mixture into strainer and press over a cup to collect the juices from the ginger. Press as much juice as you can from the mixture. Place the ginger juice to the side to complete the next step.

Step Two 

Now take the aloe leaf and slice the skin off exposing the gel inside the plant. Extract the gel into another cup with a spoon. Scrape out the gel over the cup. Place to the side for the next step.

Step Three

Now you could mix the ginger juice with  the aloe gel. Just pour the juice into the cup with the gel and mix. Add the oil of your choice  preferably heated up. I like the coconut oil as I feel its very moisturizing and absorbed well. Mix everything together and and pour into squirt bottle.

Step Four

Part your hair into sections before applying. Apply to dry hair . Start apply the mixture to the scalp and spread to the ends of the hair ensuring the mixture is spread throughout all the hair . Make sure to massage the mixture into the scalp so it could work its magic. Place a plastic cap over your hair once done and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash out with a mild shampoo or sulfate free shampoo, we dont want to strip the hair of all the goodness we just added to it. Thats it, your on your way to longer healthier hair.

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