Ginkgo nuts are a common tonic food containing amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. They are often used to treat coughs. But can ginkgo nuts also treat dizziness?
Can ginkgo nuts treat dizziness?
They have some effect.
Insufficient sleep, mental stress, anemia, and diseases can all cause dizziness. Ginkgo nuts are a lung-protecting and cough-suppressing herb. They are mainly used to treat excessive phlegm, coughing, asthma, turbid urine, and frequent urination. Due to their active ingredients such as flavonoids and sterols, they can lower serum cholesterol and dilate coronary arteries. To some extent, they can alleviate dizziness caused by cardiovascular diseases. However, there is currently no evidence regarding their effectiveness in treating dizziness caused by other factors.
What to do if you feel dizzy after eating too many ginkgo nuts
Seek medical attention.
Ginkgo nuts contain toxic substances such as ginkgolic acid, hydrogenated ginkgolic acid, and ginkgol phenol. Overconsumption can lead to poisoning. The incubation period for ginkgo nut poisoning is 1-12 hours, and common symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, and seizures. If you experience dizziness after consuming an excessive amount of ginkgo nuts, it is likely due to ginkgo nut poisoning. It is recommended to induce vomiting immediately and seek medical attention for examination.
How to eat ginkgo nuts to treat dizziness
Ginkgo Nut and Gastrodia Elata Stewed Chicken
Main ingredients:
Free-range chicken, ginkgo nuts, Gastrodia elata powder, pork, pork bones, salt, and white sugar.
Instructions:
1. Slaughter the free-range chicken, remove the internal organs and clean the blood. Blanch it in hot water for 2-3 minutes, then remove it and use tweezers to remove the chicken feathers. Set aside.
2. Shell and wash the ginkgo nuts. Wash the seaweed and set aside.
3. Crush and dice the ginger, mix it with Sichuan pepper and refined salt as a seasoning. Set aside.
4. Put the free-range chicken, pork bones, and prepared seasoning into a pot and simmer over low heat for 5-6 hours, allowing the seasoning to penetrate the chicken as much as possible.
5. About half an hour before the stewed chicken is ready, add the ginkgo nuts and Gastrodia elata powder to the pot and cook until tender.
Ginkgo Nut and Bitter Melon
Ingredients:
Bitter melon, ginkgo nuts, salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and starch.
Instructions:
1. Wash the ginkgo nuts and bitter melon, then cut them into cubes.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add the ginkgo nuts, bitter melon, and seasonings, and stir-fry until cooked.
3. Finally, thicken the sauce with starch.
Can you eat ginkgo nuts every day?
No, you cannot.
Although ginkgo nuts contain abundant nutrients and have anti-aging, beauty-enhancing, and cardiovascular protective effects, they also have certain toxicity. It is not advisable to consume them every day to avoid harm to the body. It is recommended to consume them twice a week.
Precautions when eating ginkgo nuts
1. Do not overconsume.
Ginkgo nuts are toxic, and overconsumption can lead to poisoning, resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. The recommended dosage of ginkgo nuts is 4.5-9 grams, and excessive intake should be avoided.
2. Do not eat them raw.
Ginkgo nuts contain certain toxic substances, and consuming them raw can easily cause poisoning. Cooking them can reduce their toxicity, but overconsumption should still be avoided.
3. Infants and young children should not consume them.
Ginkgo nut poisoning is common in children. Consuming 7-10 ginkgo nuts raw can lead to poisoning, and younger children are more susceptible to it. Infants and young children should not eat ginkgo nuts.
4. Avoid consumption for those with excessive internal heat.
Ginkgo nuts have the effect of consolidating lung qi, suppressing cough, and stopping leukorrhea. They should be avoided by those with excessive internal heat to avoid worsening their condition. Common symptoms of excessive internal heat include redness, swelling, and constipation.
