Ginger is a seasoning we are all too familiar with, often used in cooking vegetables and seafood. However, many people don't realize that two ways of consuming ginger are incorrect, and everyone must remember this.
Incorrect Consumption Method One: Ginger is not suitable for consumption at night
Many people are unsure about the best time to eat ginger. In fact, it should not be eaten at night, as it can be quite risky. If you have this misconception, you should correct it promptly. According to traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is a yang-enhancing food. An old saying in TCM goes, "A man should not go without ginger for a hundred days." As the old saying goes, "Eating ginger in the morning is like ginseng; eating ginger at night is like arsenic!" While this is an exaggeration, eating ginger at night is indeed not conducive to rest and recovery. It's best to consume it during the day!
How to consume ginger: From a medicinal perspective, ginger brown sugar water is only suitable for patients with wind-cold colds or those who have caught a chill in the rain and suffer from stomach cold and fever. It should not be used for summer heat colds or wind-heat colds, nor for treating heatstroke. Fresh ginger juice can treat vomiting caused by exposure to cold, but it is not suitable for other types of vomiting.
Incorrect Consumption Method Two: Do not eat rotten ginger
Rotten ginger contains a significant amount of toxins, so consuming it can have adverse effects on the body. Some people believe that "rotten ginger doesn't spoil the flavor," but this idea is not scientifically based and is very dangerous. Because rotten ginger produces toxins, just like "sprouted potatoes cannot be eaten," ginger that has gone bad should not be used. Rotten ginger has a higher content of safrole, which can, in severe cases, lead to diseases such as liver cancer and esophageal cancer.