Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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On an ordinary weekend, Aunt Li walked into the local supermarket as usual, her eyes quickly swept over the crowded shelves, and suddenly she found many people gathered in the organic vegetable section.
Slightly curious, she walked over to see what was going on.
As she approached, she heard a lively discussion about healthy food among the people around her.
Aunt Li thought to herself that maybe these healthy things could help solve her recent itchy scalp problem.
She joined the discussion and talked about her little secret recipe - washing her hair with ginger water.
Wash your hair with ginger water every three or five times
Aunt Lee, 56, a retired middle school history teacher, started washing her hair with ginger water a year ago because she heard a recommendation from a friend by chance.
Now, a year later, her hair not only doesn't have as much dandruff anymore, but even looks shinier.
Not long ago, she went to the doctor for a routine check-up, and the doctor saw the changes in her scalp and hair, and was surprised and said, "It's unbelievable, your scalp health and hair quality have improved dramatically!"
This incident made Aunt Li quite proud.
During the discussion at the supermarket, she found that many people expressed curiosity about her approach.
Someone asked her if there was a scientific basis, and Aunt Li smiled and said that she had doubted it too, but the effect was in front of her, and she believed in her own experience.
Ginger, a home-style seasoning, is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve sweating and relieve cold.
Studies in recent years have shown that some of the active ingredients in ginger, such as gingerol, do have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
When these ingredients come into contact with the scalp, they not only promote blood circulation, but also help reduce inflammation in the scalp and promote hair follicle health.
Auntie Li went on to recount her experience of using ginger water every three days by squeezing fresh ginger juice, diluting it in warm water, then washing her hair with this water, and then rinsing it with water.
She persevered for a year, not only did her scalp no longer itch, but even her hair became soft and shiny.
One of the dermatologists present recognized Aunt Li's approach, explaining that some of the ingredients in ginger do help improve scalp health, especially for those with mild scalp problems, and is a natural remedy to try.
He also mentioned that he once had a patient who had been suffering from severe dandruff for a long time and tried multiple shampoos to no avail, and later used ginger water at his suggestion, and after a few months, the situation improved significantly.
Doctors also emphasize that although ginger water is effective for some people, everyone's situation is different, and it is best to test it on a small area before using it to ensure that there are no adverse reactions.
He also mentioned that the use of ginger water is not foolproof and can cause discomfort for some people with sensitive skin.
During this casual exchange at the supermarket, Aunt Li's story sparked many people's interest in the combination of traditional home remedies and modern medicine.
Her simple approach not only improves her own quality of life, but also inspires those around her.
In closing, we ask a question:
Since ginger has so many health benefits, are there more potential uses for it in medicine?
For example, if ginger's anti-inflammatory properties are able to play a role in other inflammatory diseases, how can we scientifically validate and utilize this?
In this regard, scientific studies have shown that ginger's anti-inflammatory properties not only improve scalp health, but may also help with other inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
Some studies have shown that ginger extract can significantly reduce pain levels and inconvenience in daily activities in people with arthritis.
However, for ginger to become the official treatment for these diseases, more clinical trials and scientific validation are needed to ensure its efficacy and safety.
This requires medical researchers and drug developers to work together to design and implement rigorous trials to evaluate the true effects of ginger and its potential side effects.
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