Ginger, a common ingredient, not only plays an important role in the kitchen, but also appears frequently in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. It has high medicinal value and has significant curative effects on a variety of diseases.
Ginger is an indispensable seasoning in many dishes. It has the ability to add a unique aroma and texture to dishes, making them more delicious. For example, ginger is one of the essential seasonings when cooking traditional Chinese dishes such as braised pork and stewed chicken soup. The addition of ginger neutralizes the oiliness and enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
In traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is often used to treat symptoms such as colds, nausea and vomiting, and stomach pain. For example, ginger brown sugar water, ginger slices and brown sugar are boiled together to drink, which has a certain relieving effect on the initial symptoms of a cold, such as headache and sore throat. This is because ginger has the effect of dissipating wind chill and promoting perspiration, while brown sugar can replenish physical strength and improve immunity. I've summarized the five medicinal values of ginger, let's take a look at what the benefits of ginger are.
1. The five medicinal values of ginger
1. Warm up from the cold
Ginger has warm properties, which can promote blood circulation and enhance metabolism. When the body feels cold, moderate consumption of ginger can quickly provide heat to the body and relieve the discomfort caused by the cold. In winter, the temperature plummets, and many people tend to feel cold in their hands and feet, and their bodies are cold.
There is an elderly man surnamed Li in my neighbor's house, who is very afraid of the cold every winter, and often feels unwell because of the cold. Later, his family started letting him drink a cup of hot ginger tea every morning.
After persevering for a while, he felt that his body gradually warmed up and he no longer felt cold as easily as before. His mental state has also changed for the better every day, and he no longer feels tired and weak because of the cold.
2. Relieves vomiting
The gingerene component in ginger has an anti-nausea effect and has a significant relieving effect on vomiting symptoms caused by motion sickness and seasickness. Every time Ms. Zhang took the long-distance bus, she would get motion sickness, feel nausea and vomit, and be very uncomfortable. Later, she heard that ginger could relieve the symptoms of motion sickness, so she prepared some ginger slices in advance.
When she rides the coach, she takes a slice of ginger in her mouth. After a period of trying, she found that her motion sickness symptoms were significantly relieved, and the feeling of nausea and vomiting was much lessened.
3. Promotes digestion
The gingerol in ginger stimulates the secretion of gastric juice and aids in the digestion of food. It also has a certain relieving effect on symptoms such as stomach cold and stomach pain. Mr. Li is a busy office worker who often eats irregularly due to his busy work, which causes an upset stomach. He often felt stomach chills, stomach pain, especially in the winter months, the symptoms were more pronounced. Later, his friends suggested that he try to include ginger in his diet. So, he started adding some shredded ginger to his porridge for breakfast.
After persevering for a while, he found that his stomach pain symptoms had eased and his stomach felt warm and comfortable. At the same time, his digestive function has also improved, and food is more easily digested and absorbed.
4. Antimicrobial anti-inflammatory
Some of the ingredients in ginger have antibacterial effects and have an adjuvant treatment effect on inflammation such as colds, coughs, and pharyngitis. Ms. Wang's son is often prone to colds, and every cold is accompanied by a cough and sore throat. She had heard that ginger has an antibacterial effect and can be used as an adjunct to treat inflammation such as colds, coughs, and pharyngitis. So, when her son caught a cold, she began to try to make ginger brown sugar water for him.
She asked her son to drink a few glasses of ginger brown sugar water every day, and after a few days, she found that his cough and sore throat symptoms were significantly reduced, and the cold also recovered faster.
5. Anti-aging
The antioxidants in ginger can remove free radicals in the body and delay the aging process of cells. The scientists conducted an experiment in which a group of mice were divided into two groups, one group was given ginger extract and the other group served as a control group. After a period of observation, it was found that the production of lipid peroxide in the mice consumed ginger was significantly reduced, while the level of lipid peroxide in the control group was higher. Further studies have shown that the antioxidants in ginger can scavenge free radicals in mice, reduce cell damage, and delay the aging process of cells.
In addition, ginger can also have the effect of adjuvant treatment for many diseases, and is an indispensable drug for many diseases. Next, I will list a few of them, so that our people can have a deeper understanding!
3. Ginger is the adjuvant treatment of the four major diseases
1. Colds
Gingerol is an important active ingredient in ginger that has a unique pharmacological effect. Gingerol stimulates the body's blood circulation and dilates blood vessels, which helps to speed up heat release and toxin removal from the body. This property makes gingerol play an important role in the treatment of colds.
When the human body has a cold, the body is prone to fever, nasal congestion, headache and other symptoms, which are often related to poor blood circulation. By consuming ginger or drinking ginger tea, ginger soup, etc., the release of gingerol can be stimulated, thereby promoting blood circulation and relieving cold symptoms.
Specifically, slicing ginger to make tea is a simple and easy method. Put a few slices of ginger in a cup, add hot water and soak for 5-10 minutes, then serve hot. This method allows the gingerol in ginger to be fully released into the tea, helping to dilate blood vessels and promote blood circulation.
In addition, boiling ginger soup is also an effective adjunct treatment for colds. Put the ginger slices into a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Some brown sugar or honey can be added during the boiling process to increase the taste. Boiled ginger soup can be drunk hot to help relieve cold symptoms.
2. Chronic gastritis
Chronic gastritis is a common digestive disorder whose symptoms include stomach pain, indigestion, bloating, etc. The gingerol in ginger can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, help the digestion of food, and have a certain relieving effect on stomach pain and indigestion caused by chronic gastritis.
A study found that patients with chronic gastritis who consumed an appropriate amount of ginger every day can significantly improve symptoms such as stomach pain and bloating, while increasing the secretion of gastric juice. This is because the gingerol in ginger is able to stimulate the gastric mucosa and promote the secretion of gastric juice, which helps in the digestion and absorption of food.
In addition to consuming ginger, patients with chronic gastritis can also relieve their symptoms through other methods. For example, maintain a regular diet, avoid overeating and overeating, eat more easily digestible foods, and avoid irritating foods and drinks. In addition, proper exercise and relaxation can also help improve the symptoms of chronic gastritis.
3. Joint pain
The gingerene component in ginger has an anti-inflammatory effect and has a relieving effect on symptoms such as joint pain and muscle pain. Ginger can be mashed and applied to the painful area, or the ginger can be soaked in the feet to relieve the pain.
4. Motion sickness
Such as motion sickness, seasickness, etc. Consuming ginger or applying ginger slices can be effective in relieving these uncomfortable symptoms.
summary
Ginger is an ingredient with high medicinal value, which can bring many benefits to our health, whether it is consumed daily or as an adjunct to medical treatment.
By understanding its five major medicinal values and the adjuvant therapeutic effects of the four major diseases, we can better use ginger for health care.
In life, we can try a variety of ways to ingest ginger, such as boiling soup, making tea, cooking, etc., so that the medicinal value of ginger can be integrated into our daily diet and escort our health.