As the old saying goes, "Eating carrots in winter and ginger in summer doesn't require a doctor to prescribe.". That is to say, eating more ginger in hot weather is quite beneficial for the body.
Summer is the perfect time to eat ginger.
However, every time I finish eating ginger, I feel like my whole body is hot and spicy, and sometimes I even sweat profusely.
So - why eat ginger on hot days?
Firstly, ginger can sweat and relieve external heat.
During hot weather, the human body cools down by sweating, and if unable to sweat, it may lead to heatstroke.
The "Shennong Materia Medica Classic" states that ginger "has a pungent and warm taste... sweating, expelling wind and dampness," which means that using a little ginger can assist in sweating and cooling down, preventing heatstroke.
Secondly, ginger can warm yang and dispel cold.
People nowadays prefer to stay indoors in air-conditioned rooms and enjoy eating cold watermelons and drinks, as the cold can easily invade their bodies.
If exposed to cold for a long time, the convergence of cold energy can easily lead to muscle tension, obstructed meridians, and affect the circulation of qi and blood throughout the body.
And ginger is the "archenemy" of evil cold. Drinking ginger tea in a timely manner at this time can help expel the cold in the body.
Finally, ginger can stimulate appetite and aid digestion.
On hot days, many people have a slightly bad appetite.
As the saying goes, "If rice doesn't taste good, eat ginger." At this time, a few slices of ginger can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juice.
In addition, gingerol can also stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, which is beneficial for the digestion and absorption of food.
Health reminder
It should be noted that people with heavy internal heat and those with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not eat ginger, as it not only does not promote health but also worsens physical discomfort, undoubtedly leading to "poisoning".
People with yin deficiency and excessive fire often exhibit long-term restlessness and insomnia, dry mouth and throat, dry cough and less phlegm, constipation, hemorrhoids, swelling, and bloody stools.
Next, I would like to recommend several healthy eating methods of ginger for everyone——
Soak ginger in a treasure, drive away all minor illnesses and pains
Since ancient times, Jiang's status has not been underestimated.
According to ancient medicinal books, ginger has a pungent taste, a warm nature, is non-toxic, and has the function of warming the middle and dispersing cold, warming the lungs and resolving phlegm.
The Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition) records that it "relieves external symptoms and dispels cold, warms the middle and stops vomiting, relieves phlegm and cough, and detoxifies fish and crabs.".
Moreover, if we can find a good partner for Jiang, the health benefits will be doubled——
Adding red dates: tonifying qi and blood, dispelling dampness and nourishing yang
Jujube ginger tea has the effect of supplementing qi and blood, warming the stomach and uterus.
Moreover, ginger has a significant effect on dispelling coldness, making it particularly suitable for people who often stay in air-conditioned rooms.
Method: Cut 3-5 slices of ginger or dried ginger, add several red dates, and brew with hot water; Or boil in boiling water for 5 minutes to fully utilize the benefits of ginger.
Reminder: Ginger tea is suitable for people with Qi deficiency and Yang deficiency constitution (manifested as pale complexion, fatigue, fear of cold and cold limbs, etc.), and is best consumed during the day.
Adding aged vinegar:
Promote blood circulation and relieve joint pain
Ginger soaked in vinegar can promote blood circulation, increase immunity, relieve colds, and also have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on arthritis.
Ingredients: 500ml of high-quality aged vinegar and 100g of aged ginger.
Method: Cut ginger into thin slices, preferably using fresh ginger; Put ginger into a bottle, then pour in aged vinegar; Vinegar should not exceed ginger slices, and ginger slices should not be exposed; Soak for two days before consumption.
Adding brown sugar: Relieve menstrual pain and drive away old stomach problems
The method of making ginger brown sugar varies, and the effect also varies:
① Treating Stomach Cold
After boiling ginger brown sugar, remove the residue and extract the juice, simmer slowly over low heat, and add white honey to collect the cream. Take a spoonful of soup every morning and use it for a long time, which is quite convenient and cost-effective.
Attention: This prescription should not be taken by people who are damp or hot.
② To treat wind cold and cold
Boil ginger first (slightly open), chop it into small pieces, and drink it hot with brown sugar and boiled water with scallions.
③ Relieve menstrual pain
Prepare 25 grams of ginger and shred it, take brown sugar, and brew with hot water; Then add shredded ginger and simmer for five minutes.
It should be noted that relieving menstrual pain varies from person to person and may not be effective for everyone.
Adding mint: eliminating bad breath, promoting digestion and stomach health
Ginger and mint can both reduce bad breath:
A study has found that oral administration of ginger can increase the level of thiol oxidase-1 in the human body, which can break down sulfur compounds that cause unpleasant odors in the mouth.
Peppermint contains medicinal chemicals such as menthol, which can freshen the breath and has various medicinal properties, including relieving abdominal pain, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, and promoting digestion.
So, the combination of ginger and mint can be said to be a strong alliance in eliminating bad breath.
Method: Take 3-6 grams of dried mint or fresh mint and boil. Add shredded ginger and let it cool for a while. Drink regularly.
Adding leek juice and fresh milk: moisturizing the intestines, promoting bowel movements, warming and tonifying the liver and kidneys
This time, we are adding "two treasures":
Ingredients: 200 milliliters of fresh milk, 50 milliliters of leek juice, 15 milliliters of ginger juice, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
Method: Pour ginger juice and leek juice into milk and boil together. Take 2 doses daily and warm on an empty stomach in the morning and evening.
This tea recipe comes from the "Danxi Heart Technique" written by Zhu Danxi in the Yuan Dynasty.
Nutritional review: Milk can nourish the lungs and stomach, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation, tonify deficiency and relieve fever; Chives are a type of spicy, warm and yang tonifying herb that can warm and nourish the liver and kidneys. They are also known as the "yang herb" and are known as the "intestinal cleansing herb", which can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.
Besides eating, ginger can also be used this way——
Jiang's three wonderful uses, I don't know how big a loss they are
1. Dispelling cold and promoting blood circulation
When soaking feet, add a few pieces of flattened ginger, which has the effect of dispelling cold and promoting blood circulation, and is also effective in preventing colds. You can try it out in winter~
However, it is important to remember that soaking feet with ginger is not suitable for patients with hypertension and those with irritability.
2. Relieve motion sickness
Ginger slices in the mouth can alleviate motion sickness.
In addition, applying ginger slices to the Neiguan acupoint can also alleviate motion sickness and seasickness. It is generally recommended to stick it five minutes before boarding the car or ship.
3. Soothing Sleep
To treat insomnia, ginger can be chopped and wrapped with a cloth next to the pillow, which can make it easy for people to fall asleep.
Before eating ginger, everyone should also pay attention to it——
Three small questions about ginger, must be read before eating
1. Eating ginger at night is as poisonous as arsenic?
Actually, this is a misunderstanding.
Think about it, there are also many dishes for dinner that are stir fried with ginger. If that's the case, wouldn't it be that the poisoning is already deep?
Whether or not you can eat ginger at night depends on your physical condition. If it's as toxic as arsenic, it's too exaggerated.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory holds that there is a distinction between cold and heat in human constitution.
People with a small deviation between cold and heat generally should not eat ginger at night, otherwise it is harmful to their health;
People with high coldness often feel various colds or are afraid of the cold all over their bodies. Drinking a bowl of ginger soup at night can help with sleep;
People with high fever, that is, their bodies often show various signs of heat, and they should not eat ginger during the day or at night.
In short, whether one can eat ginger at night depends on their physical condition and cannot be generalized.
2. Can sprouted ginger be eaten?
Sprouting ginger is non-toxic.
However, after sprouting, the moisture and nutrients of ginger itself will gradually decrease, and ginger will also become dry and rough, with a decrease in flavor.
It should be noted that sprouted ginger is more prone to decay and spoilage, so "rotten ginger" cannot be eaten.
Storage tip: Ginger should not be stored in the refrigerator, just in a cool and ventilated place.
3. Can washing hair with ginger juice generate hair?
Firstly, hair loss is not a simple phenomenon and can be caused by various reasons. Most middle-aged and young people suffer from seborrheic hair loss and androgenic hair loss.
Seborrheic alopecia is often caused by the accumulation of dampness and heat in the liver and gallbladder, as well as fumigation of the scalp and facial skin.
However, ginger has a warm nature and is not suitable for this type of hair loss.
So, if you have hair loss problems, it's better to go to the hospital for treatment and not pour ginger juice on your head~