Not just a spice, ginger is a valuable medicine in traditional medicine.
Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, a familiar medicinal herb for Vietnamese people. Ginger contains many compounds that are good for health such as: zingeron, shogaol, gingerol,... Of which, gingerol accounts for the highest proportion, has effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
With many outstanding uses, ginger has long become a valuable medicine in traditional medicine, used to prevent, treat diseases and improve health.
Treatment of digestive diseases
According to Dr. Phan Ngoc Hai, Ginger has a moderate spiciness and a warm aroma, so when people have indigestion, they often drink a cup of hot ginger tea. Ginger will promote digestion, help absorb many minerals, thereby reducing the feeling of bloating, belching, stomach reflux, etc. In addition, ginger also helps the body produce many beneficial bacteria such as: E. Coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, ... to effectively fight gastritis.
Helps reduce cardiovascular risks
Eating ginger daily can help control blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol levels. As a result, blood pressure will be maintained at a stable level and the risk of cardiovascular diseases will be reduced.
Prevent cancer
According to Sciencedirect, many studies have shown the potential of ginger in preventing cancer. Gingerol compound has antioxidant properties, high antibacterial ability,... will help fight cancer cells such as: cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer,...
Improve brain function
Bioactive compounds in ginger can inhibit inflammatory responses in the brain. Ginger can also help enhance brain function, improve memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Reduce joint pain
Gingerol in ginger has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, making it an effective remedy for bone and joint diseases.
Treats many forms of nausea
Ginger is especially effective in treating nausea caused by motion sickness, alcohol consumption or morning sickness during pregnancy.
Effective weight loss support
Ginger not only reduces insulin in the blood, reduces the risk of obesity, but also stabilizes metabolism and controls appetite. Therefore, ginger is the "secret" to help you manage your weight effectively.
Ginger is a familiar medicine in traditional medicine.
But eating ginger is not always good.
Ginger is a valuable medicine with many wonderful uses. However, ginger is not always good and there are contraindications that you need to pay special attention to when using it. Overusing ginger will adversely affect your health and cause many diseases such as: heartburn, indigestion, low blood pressure, visual sensitivity, heart rhythm disorders,...
In particular, you should not use ginger if you belong to the following groups:
Pregnant women
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises pregnant women not to use ginger extract products without consulting their doctor, as they can cause uterine contractions. Ginger should also not be consumed during breastfeeding, as it can be excreted in breast milk and cause insomnia in children.
People with liver disease
Eating ginger when suffering from hepatitis or cirrhosis will stimulate the secretion of liver cells, leading to necrosis when in a stimulated state.
People with high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure should not use ginger because it acts as a stimulant, causing arteries to rupture and leading to stroke.
People with stomach pain
Although ginger is good for the digestive system, for people with stomach pain, ginger will irritate and erode the mucosa, leading to more serious inflammation and ulcers.
People with high body temperature
People with fever or heatstroke should avoid eating ginger because it will increase body temperature, damage blood vessels and can lead to bleeding.
People with hemorrhoids, bleeding
Ginger is very hot and will break weak blood vessels. Therefore, people with hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, and uterine bleeding should not use ginger.
People who are taking medication
If you are taking medication, you should consult your doctor before using ginger. Because ginger can react with the substances in the drug and adversely affect your health.
Ginger doesn't always have health benefits.
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Reference source:
Thien Lan. (2023, September 17). Thanh Nien Newspaper. What does new research say about the cancer prevention effects of ginger? https://thanhnien.vn/nghien-cuu-moi-noi-gi-ve-tac-dung-phong-chong-ung-thu-cua-gung
SKDN. (2016, October 12). Dinh Quan Hospital. Unexpected side effects of ginger. http://benhviendinhquan.vn/tac-dung-phu-khong-ngo-cua-gung
Health and life. (2015, May 5). VFA. Uses of ginger. https://vfa.gov.vn/dinh-duong/cong-dung-cua-gung.html
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