Ginger is a spicy, warm medicine used to warm the body, reduce vomiting, improve digestion and support the treatment of cold-related illnesses.
According to Dr. Nguyen Tri Phuong, ginger has long been considered an important medicine in traditional medicine with the ability to treat stomach pain, reduce vomiting, reduce respiratory tract inflammation, and soothe bone and joint pain.
Here are the health benefits of ginger:
Benefits for the respiratory tract
Inhibits respiratory syncytial virus. Prevents and improves cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose and other symptoms associated with colds, flu, asthma, pharyngitis or bronchitis.
Improve digestion
Ginger neutralizes stomach acid, reduces inflammation in the intestinal mucosa, prevents gastroesophageal reflux, and soothes abdominal pain and stomach pain. In addition, this herb also helps promote digestion and reduce heartburn and indigestion.
Effects on the circulatory system
Some active ingredients in ginger have the ability to dilate blood vessels, increase blood circulation to all organs in the body, and reduce blood cholesterol.
Support to reduce bone and joint pain
Ginger helps reduce joint pain. The anti-inflammatory properties of this herb also help treat arthritis, rheumatism, gout and many other musculoskeletal problems.
Effects on the nervous system
Ginger helps reduce stress, headaches, dizziness and helps improve brain circulation.
Some other benefits
Ginger helps prevent diabetes, prevent motion sickness, aid weight loss, enhance physiology and prevent some chronic diseases.
Side effects to note
Although ginger has many health benefits, it is not suitable for everyone.
In particular, people with high fever, gastrointestinal bleeding, severe liver disease, blood clotting disorders, women in the last months of pregnancy or those taking anticoagulants need to be especially careful. Overuse of ginger can cause stomach burning, increase the risk of bleeding, heart rhythm disturbances or affect pregnancy.
Doctors recommend using ginger in the right dose and at the right time, avoid drinking it when hungry and do not use more than 4 grams of dried ginger per day to ensure safety.