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No foundation, Milobina, and Manager Nonko are always welcome.
This time, as with last time, I'll introduce another amazing herb I encountered.
I wanted to share even more surprises about "Gettou" (ginger lily), so I'm presenting the second of 12 episodes.
So, please stay with us until the end this time as well.
Even the analysts were surprised by its antibacterial properties.
Speaking of ginger lilies, the leaves of the Okinawan ginger lily are famous for their high antibacterial properties, so much so that they are used to wrap mochi, a traditional Okinawan rice cake, in the hot and humid climate.
Also, regarding the ginger lily water, initially we asked the manufacturer...
"You can use it for 5 or even 10 years without it rotting," I heard.
I was skeptical, thinking, "That's a bit much..."
If it's that amazing without any preservatives added, I think that's truly incredible.
When I spoke to my father, who was the chairman at the time, he used his connections to arrange for the acceleration test to be conducted.
This test is
- Test methodWe intentionally inject a large amount of bacteria (such as the four major types of bacteria and Aspergillus oryzae) into the product.
- Observation periodStore in a room at 20°C to 25°C and measure the number of bacteria after 7 days, 14 days, 28 days, etc.
- Passing criteriaAs time passes,The number of germs is drastically reduced (or killed).If you have done that, you will pass.
The result was that all types of bacteria decreased, and in particular, E. coli was completely eliminated, to zero!
My father told me that not only I, but also the analyst, was surprised by its incredible sterilizing and antibacterial properties, which made me truly appreciate the amazing power of plants.
Tears of emotion at the amazing power of herbs!?
I attended a school in Jiyugaoka for about three years to obtain my AEAJ-certified aromatherapy instructor qualification, and those three years were simply an overwhelming whirlwind of emotions.
I spend my days simply amazed and moved by the incredible power, intelligence, and wisdom that plants possess...
Of all the things I've experienced, what impressed me the most was its germ-killing and antibacterial properties.
"All herbs (plants) possess antioxidant and antibacterial properties."
When I learned this, I realized the unfathomable depth and profound wisdom that these plants, which I had previously only seen as mere "plants," possess.
"Antioxidant power is the ability to protect against oxidation caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays."
I see! Unable to apply sunscreen or move around, they produce their own antioxidants to protect themselves.
So, plants that grow in places with strong UV rays are richer in antioxidants!
"Bactericidal and antibacterial properties are the body's natural defense mechanisms to protect itself from pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. At the same time, they soothe inflammation and promote wound healing."
"Moreover, it only acts on harmful bacteria and does not negatively affect beneficial bacteria."
Oh, wow! How clever, how amazing! They're incredible, oh, what adorable beings...
I was the only one in the classroom, shedding tears of emotion (in my heart).
In other words, herbs and other plants are self-sufficient beings.
Sterilizing and antibacterial properties and wound healing
Among plants, tea tree is a prime example of a herb with high antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Its main component is terpinen-4-ol. 1.8 CineONatural ingredients such as ru and pinene have powerful antibacterial and germicidal properties.
And it turns out that ginger lily also contains a lot of the same components, which is what surprised the analysts in the acceleration test.
As a side note, I only learned this after starting this job, but... do you know the difference between sterilization and antibacterial treatment?
Sterilization, as the name suggests, refers to the ability to kill bacteria.
And antibacterial means creating an environment where bacteria cannot multiply, thereby reducing the number of bacteria and eventually eliminating them.
In Australia, tea tree essential oil was included in the first-aid kits distributed to soldiers during World War II.There are also anecdotes,
Tea tree oil is said to have been an indispensable "herbal medicine" at the time because it also has the effect of speeding up wound healing.
If you think about it carefully, just like with humans, the situations in which plants need sterilization and antibacterial treatment are when their bodies are injured.
In other words, herbs that possess natural antiseptic and antibacterial properties almost always also have the effect of reducing inflammation and promoting wound healing, and tea tree and ginger lily have similar effects.
While so-called ordinary disinfectants and antibacterial agents are highly effective and reliable against bacteria, they certainly do not promote cell regeneration or reduce inflammation.
I am simply in awe of the wisdom of plants and nature.
It's also explained in the video
This content is also briefly explained in the video.
If you want to get a general idea of the situation first, check this out.
🌿 Nonko Shop Manager's Getto (Ginger Lily) Series
- What is Getto (Alpinia zerumbet)? | The true identity of the versatile Okinawan herb that Manager Nonko has become obsessed with
- E. coli eliminated with ginger lily water!? | Even the analyst was surprised by its antibacterial power.
- About 6 times more antioxidant than blueberries!? | The amazing antioxidant power of ginger lily
- Getto (ginger lily) is perfect for summer! | A refreshing Okinawan herb for your skin and bath. *Further releases will be announced sequentially.
- For skin exposed to sunlight | Harness the antioxidant power of ginger lily water
- Also suitable for soothing eyes after crying? | Cooling lotion pack with ginger lily water
- Will it keep cockroaches away? | The insect-repelling power of ginger lily to protect your home
- Are they using ginger lily in hospitals too? | I heard it's used to prevent bedsores.
- Why is ginger lily so versatile? | Contains approximately 300 types of fragrance components.
- Alpinia zerumbet essential oil is exceptional | A rare essential oil that condenses the power of Alpinia zerumbet.
- Getto tea is amazing too | Okinawan herbal tea rich in polyphenols
- I don't want to waste a single drop | The story of how I encountered the ginger lily *Final episode
- The Charm of Getto (Ginger Lily) | A Summary of All 12 Episodes of Nonko Shop Manager's Favorite Okinawan Herb
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