🌿 What is Dry Ginger Powder?
Dry Ginger Powder (Sunth / Sukku) is made from mature ginger roots that are sun-dried and finely powdered. Widely used in Ayurveda, home remedies, and cooking, dry ginger is valued for its warming, aromatic, and digestive-supportive qualities.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Type: Herbal root powder
Color: Off-white to pale yellow
Texture: Fine aromatic powder
Source: Naturally dried ginger rhizomes
🌍 Habitat & Source
Ginger is cultivated in Kerala, Karnataka, Meghalaya, and other tropical regions of India. After harvesting, roots are dried naturally and ground under hygienic conditions to retain aroma and purity.
🌟 Traditional Uses
• Widely used in herbal and wellness preparations
• Culinary spice and aromatic ingredient
• Traditional warming herb
🧪 Active Components
• Gingerols
• Shogaols
• Natural aromatic oils
• Plant-based antioxidants
🍵 Usage & Dosage
Internal Use: Mix ¼–½ teaspoon with warm water, honey, or herbal beverages.
Culinary Use: Add to dishes, teas, and herbal blends.
Use as needed in traditional routines.
English: Dry Ginger Powder, Sunth Powder, Sukku Powder
Tamil: சுக்கு பொடி
Telugu: శోంఠి పొడి
Kannada: ಶುಂಠಿ ಪುಡಿ
Malayalam: ചുക്ക് പൊടി
Hindi: सोंठ पाउडर
Marathi: सुंठ पावडर
Gujarati: સુંઠ પાવડર
Bengali: শুকনো আদা গুঁড়ো
Punjabi: ਸੁੰਠ ਪਾਊਡਰ
Sanskrit: नागर चूर्ण
Urdu: سونٹھ پاؤڈر
Dry Ginger Powder (Sunth / Sukku)
🥗 Nutritional / Herbal Facts & Information
Contains natural warming phytonutrients:
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Gingerols & Shogaols: Known for their heat-producing properties.
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Natural Minerals: Trace magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
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Aromatic Compounds: Support digestive comfort traditionally.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
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Internal: ¼ teaspoon mixed with warm water, honey, or herbal tea.
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Decoction: Boil ½ teaspoon in 200 ml water for 5–7 minutes.
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Culinary: Add to soups, chai, and spice mixes.
⚠️ Caution
Dry Ginger Powder (Sunth / Sukku)
🧺 Preparation & Use
Internal Use:
Mix ¼–½ teaspoon in warm water, herbal teas, honey, or ghee. Consume after meals.
Culinary Use:
Add to soups, chai, rasam, spice blends, and traditional recipes.
Herbal Decoction:
Boil ½ teaspoon in water for 5–7 minutes for traditional wellness use.
💡 Tips for Use
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Ideal during cold weather for warming benefits.
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Combine with turmeric and black pepper in herbal drinks.
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Avoid excessive intake due to heat-producing nature.
📦 Storage
⏳ Shelf Life
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