According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginger can warm the middle jiao to stop vomiting, release the exterior to dispel cold. Ginger also contains phytoncides, whose antibacterial effect is no less than that of onions and garlic.
There is an ancient saying, "Eating ginger in the morning is better than ginseng soup; eating ginger at night is worse than arsenic." Professor Li Peiwen, an expert from the China-Japan Friendship Hospital, also emphasized that while eating ginger is beneficial in the morning, it can be harmful at night. However, this saying is more suitable for people in northern China.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, ginger can warm the middle jiao to stop vomiting, release the exterior to dispel cold. Ginger also contains phytoncides, whose antibacterial effect is no less than that of onions and garlic. The gingerol in ginger can stimulate gastric juice secretion and promote digestion; it also contains a relatively high amount of volatile oil, which can inhibit the human body's absorption of cholesterol and prevent its accumulation in the liver and serum.
Professor Li said that in the morning, the stomach's Qi needs to rise and be activated, and eating some ginger can strengthen the spleen and warm the stomach. Furthermore, the volatile oil in ginger can speed up recovery.
It should be noted that ginger is slightly warm in nature. Excessive consumption can damage Yin and promote Yang, so people with Yin deficiency and excessive internal heat should not eat too much. A special reminder: never eat rotten ginger, as it contains a toxic substance called safrole, which can induce liver cancer, esophageal cancer, and others.