Eating ginger has the effects of sterilizing, reducing inflammation, dispelling cold, and relieving summer heat. Therefore, it is recommended for the elderly to eat some ginger during hot weather. However, since ginger has medicinal properties, one should pay attention to its usage and contraindications. The following points should be noted:
Do not peel the skin
Some people like to peel ginger when eating it, but doing so prevents ginger from exerting its full effects. Generally, fresh ginger can be washed and then sliced or shredded.
Certain patients with diseases should not consume ginger
Those with yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, or suffering from conditions such as carbuncles, sores, pneumonia, lung abscess, tuberculosis, gastric ulcers, cholecystitis, pyelonephritis, diabetes, or hemorrhoids, should not consume ginger long-term.
Be cautious when consuming ginger brown sugar water
From a therapeutic 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 have a cold stomach and fever. It should not be used for summer heat colds or wind-heat colds, nor for treating heatstroke. Fresh ginger juice can be used to treat vomiting caused by exposure to cold, but it is not suitable for other types of vomiting.
Do not eat rotten ginger
Rotten ginger produces a highly toxic substance that can cause degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, thereby inducing liver cancer, esophageal cancer, and others. The saying that "rotten ginger does not spoil the taste" is incorrect.
Eating ginger is not always better
In hot weather, people are prone to symptoms like dry mouth, irritability and thirst, sore throat, and excessive sweating. Ginger is pungent and warm, and belongs to the category of "hot" foods. According to the principle of "treating heat with cold," it should not be eaten in excess. A few slices of ginger can be added when cooking or making soup. Lin Yue