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Pharmacy preparations of ginger for weight loss: capsules, powders and oils
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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Ginger for weight loss in the pharmacy is ground ginger, which is sold in packages from certain manufacturers. There is nothing distinctive from ginger powder in the spice section of a supermarket or a regular store in pharmacy preparations.
Ginger from the pharmacy is used in the same way as its ground analogue from the market or stores. Our article contains enough recipes that are suitable for powder from dry ginger root. Therefore, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with all the sections and choose the right weight loss product for yourself.
It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the means aimed at weight optimization, namely with capsules with ginger, which will be discussed below.
[ Ginger for weight loss in capsules
The modern pharmaceutical industry does not stand still. Many manufacturers, convinced of the unique properties of ginger for losing excess weight, began large-scale production of ginger in capsules.
Ginger for weight loss in capsules is presented both independently and in combination with other spices and substances. For example, there are capsules from the company SWANSON, made in the USA, which are called GINDGER and TURMERIC. In them, ginger powder is combined with turmeric powder and leads to getting rid of extra pounds due to the synergistic effect of both spices.
There are also capsules with ginger and without any other additives called SUNTHI from the manufacturer HIVALAYA, which is located in the USA.
There are also Chinese manufacturers of ginger capsules. For example, NANTONG CHITSURU FOODS CO. LTD. produces capsules with ginger.
What is so good about capsules and what is their main difference from other ways of using ginger for weight loss? The thing is that the capsule can be swallowed at a convenient time of day for a person and simply washed down with water. After which it is recommended to wait for some time, and only then start eating. To use ginger in this form, you do not need to perform preparatory procedures, wash, peel or brew anything. And also take care to combine hot ginger with some other components that neutralize its bitter taste.
All this is very convenient, and therefore ginger capsules are becoming increasingly popular.
In addition, people who have to travel a lot for work or travel will appreciate the convenience of using ginger capsules for weight loss and maintaining good physical shape.
To use capsules in dietary nutrition, you need to read the instructions for their use. But the most common option is to take one capsule of the product twice a day, washing it down with warm water half an hour to an hour before meals.
Ginger powder for weight loss
Ground dry ginger is what ginger powder is. This spice is sold in packages in spice departments or by weight in supermarkets, markets or specialty shops.
Ginger powder for weight loss is used as a component of many products, which were described in this article. Teas, infusions and decoctions are prepared from ginger powder. It is added to kefir, milk and other cocktails for weight loss.
Also, ginger powder can and should be added to various dishes to taste. Such a measure will help reduce the absorption of fats and carbohydrates. And, accordingly, will prevent the retention of excess calories in the body.
Dry ginger for weight loss
Dry ginger for weight loss is a dried root of fresh ginger. Nowadays, ginger is sold in all forms, including dry. Therefore, it is not recommended to dry it yourself, since this is not an easy task.
Still, if you have a desire and need to dry some ginger, you can experiment with this activity.
To do this, wash the ginger, peel it and grate it. You can also get ginger mass by placing it in a blender. After that, place thick or parchment paper on a baking sheet in the oven and spread the chopped ginger on it in an even layer. Set the oven temperature regulator to seventy degrees. Then slide the baking sheet into the oven, but it is better to open the door slightly to ensure a good outlet of the moist air formed during drying. The baking sheet should be periodically removed from the oven to turn the ginger over.
The readiness of dry ginger is checked as follows. A little ginger mass should be rubbed between the fingers, and if a powder similar to flour with a sandy color is formed, then the dry ginger is ready and you can stop drying it.
Homemade dry ginger root is used in the same way as industrially produced ginger powder.
Sometimes you are lucky enough to buy a whole dry ginger root. To use this type of ginger root, you need to soak it in clean water before using it. This procedure should be done for at least six to eight hours and only then use the ginger as intended, like fresh ginger.
Storing dried ginger root is done in the following way. It is placed in a glass or ceramic container and kept there for up to six months. Storage can take place either at room temperature in the kitchen or in the cool of the refrigerator. So dry ginger can wait for its time for up to six months.
Ginger Essential Oil for Weight Loss
Ginger essential oil is extracted from fresh and dried root. In simple terms, the technology of making ginger oil involves grinding the root, mixing it with water, and extracting essential oils from the ginger along with steam.
Ginger oil contains the entire complex of vitamins and microelements that are present in the root itself. Therefore, this product is actively used in cosmetics and folk medicine.
Ginger essential oil for weight loss is used as a component of oils for anti-cellulite massage. In addition to other essential oils - dill, cardamom, peppermint, black pepper, sweet pepper, cypress - ginger oil helps burn fat and reduce excess weight.
The most effective means for losing weight is daily massage or self-massage. In the base oil for massage, namely in fifteen to twenty grams of the product, it is necessary to add one drop of ginger, cypress and mint oil. In addition, two drops of mandarin oil are poured into the mixture.
Massages help not only to get rid of the “orange peel”, but also to tighten the skin, strengthen the muscles and give the body a good appearance.
Essential oils are good for weight loss in aroma baths. For one procedure, you need to take two drops of mint, ginger and juniper oils. An aromatic bath is used three times a week for half an hour. In order for the effect of the procedure to be noticeable, you need to rub your skin with a natural bristle brush before getting into the bath.
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