Ginger is a common seasoning ingredient that has strong antibacterial and disinfectant properties. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", ginger has various effects such as invigorating the spirit, benefiting the five internal organs, dispelling wind and cold, stopping vomiting, resolving phlegm, relieving restlessness, and stimulating appetite. As the saying goes, "Having ginger at home keeps minor illnesses away." This shows the powerful health benefits of ginger. So, is it good to eat ginger in winter?
In fact, ginger can be consumed throughout the year. In winter, the weather is cold and people are more prone to catching colds. Consuming ginger in moderation can help promote blood circulation and expel cold. Additionally, gingerol, a compound found in ginger, produces an antioxidant enzyme in the body, which has strong effects in combating free radicals and acts as a disinfectant, helping to eliminate bacteria from the body.
Ginger contains gingerol, ginger ketone, starch, and fiber, which have the effect of inducing sweating and relieving external symptoms. For people suffering from wind-cold colds, consuming ginger or drinking ginger soup in moderation can induce sweating and relieve the coldness.
The gingerol in ginger can stimulate the gastric mucosa, the central nervous system of blood vessel movement, and the reflexive excitement of the sympathetic nervous system, promoting blood circulation and acting as a stomach tonic and pain reliever, as well as inducing sweating and reducing fever.
The gingerol in ginger can stimulate the oral and gastric mucosa, promote the secretion of digestive fluids, stimulate gastrointestinal motility, enhance appetite, and improve appetite. When the taste of food is not appetizing or the amount of food consumed decreases, eating a few slices of ginger or adding some ginger to the dishes can improve appetite and increase food intake.
The mixture of gingerene and gingerdione isolated from ginger has a significant antiemetic effect. It is beneficial for patients with gastric ulcers, cold stomach gastritis, and enteritis to regularly consume a small amount of ginger to alleviate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Ginger is a food that helps to invigorate Yang energy and accelerate the body's metabolism and meridian circulation. Therefore, it is used for male health care. Moderate consumption of ginger by males can help tonify the kidneys and also has a certain therapeutic effect on kidney deficiency and impotence.
Warm reminder: People with Yin deficiency should not consume too much ginger. Yin deficiency refers to a body constitution characterized by heat and dryness, manifested as hot palms and soles, sweaty hands, a preference for drinking water, frequent dry mouth, dry eyes, dry nose, dry skin, irritability, and poor sleep. Ginger has a warm and spicy nature, and consuming ginger can aggravate the symptoms of Yin deficiency, so it is not suitable for consumption.
