Sand ginger, also known as Kaempfera and mountain spicy, is a perennial root herb belonging to the genus Kaempstrin in the ginger family. Its underground tubers are flattened yellow and fragile to break. After chopping, it gives off the fragrance of mothballs. The ground part of sand ginger is similar to that of calamus, with long leaves growing close to the ground. The flowering period is in autumn and has a white spike-like inflorescence. Sand ginger is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia and southern China, such as Liangguang, Taiwan and Yunnan.
As a perennial root-based herb, sand ginger has many unique characteristics and charms. Its underground tubers are flat and yellow in shape, soft and brittle, and break when gently broken. When you chop the ginger, it gives off a mothball-like fragrance that makes you want to close your eyes and revel in it. The above-ground part of the sand ginger resembles an iris, with long leaves growing close to the ground, creating a unique landscape. In autumn, sand ginger will bloom in clusters of small white flowers, forming beautiful spike-like inflorescences, like delicate bouquets. These flowers add a touch of life and vitality to the sand ginger. The growing areas of sand ginger are mainly concentrated in Southeast Asia and southern China, such as Liangguang region, Taiwan and Yunnan. The climatic conditions and soil environment of these places are very suitable for the growth of sand ginger, so sand ginger is very common in these areas.
Sand ginger is the soul seasoning of the two dishes of white-cut chicken and salt-baked chicken, giving them a unique flavor. Sand ginger can remove the smell and make the dish more delicious and delicious. In addition to white-cut chicken and salt-baked chicken, sand ginger can also be used to make soups, such as sand ginger flower pork bone soup. In addition, there are also bags of sand ginger powder available in the market, which is more convenient and suitable for making white cut chicken at home. Sand ginger is not only an excellent seasoning, but also has a rich nutritional value. Scientific studies have shown that sand ginger is rich in volatile oils, resins and water-soluble substances, which can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and increase appetite. In addition, sand ginger is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B6, which can help improve skin whitening and achieve the effect of delaying aging.
Sand ginger plays a vital role in cooking as a seasoning. It is able to remove the smell and add a unique flavor to the dish. Especially in white-cut chicken and salt-baked chicken, sand ginger can make the chicken more tender and tasty. Whether it is white-cut chicken or salt-baked chicken, it is inseparable from its existence. When we taste the tender white chopped chicken or the crispy and crispy salt-baked chicken, we have already felt the charm of sand ginger. In addition to being used in these traditional dishes, sand ginger can also be used to make soups. For example, sand ginger flower pork bone soup, it is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It's a popular home-cooked dish that brings warmth and satisfaction at family dinners or in the winter. In order to facilitate the use of sand ginger, products in bags of sand ginger powder have also appeared in the market. This method is not only more convenient, but also better able to maintain the freshness and taste of sand ginger.
Sand ginger is not only a delicious seasoning, but it is also very rich in nutritional value. Modern scientific research has found that sand ginger is rich in volatile oils, resins, and water-soluble substances. These substances can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve digestion and appetite. If you are experiencing loss of appetite or indigestion, you can eat ginger in moderation, it can help you improve these problems. In addition to this, sand ginger is also rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin B6. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radical damage and has a significant effect on skin whitening and anti-aging. Vitamin E and vitamin B6 are also important nutrients for the maintenance of good health, and they are involved in the regulation and maintenance of many bodily functions. Therefore, regular consumption of sand ginger is beneficial and harmless to our health.
Sand ginger can not only be used as an ingredient and seasoning, but also has high medicinal value. In the ancient medical book "Compendium of Materia Medica", it is recorded: "Sand ginger warms the middle, dispels miasma and evil qi, cures cold and abdominal cold and pain, cold and damp cholera, wind insects and toothache, and is used in combination with all incense." It can be seen that sand ginger has the effect of warding off evil spirits and relieving diseases. It can warm the spleen and relieve the pain caused by cold air in the stomach and intestines, especially suitable for cold, damp cholera and gastrointestinal cold pain. In addition, sand ginger can also be used for toothache and pain caused by wind insects. In rural areas, some elderly people who understand the medicinal value of sand ginger will collect sand ginger for toothache. The medicinal value of sand ginger is very high, and its efficacy is widely recognized and applied.
The medicinal effects of sand ginger are very significant. In the ancient medical book "Compendium of Materia Medica", many medicinal properties of sand ginger are recorded. It is called"Sacred grass"and amaze people. Sand ginger has the effects of warming, dispelling miasma, treating rheumatism, strengthening immunity, etc., which can help people eliminate cold and dampness, warm the body, and make people healthier. In the folk, people also often use sand ginger to ** toothache caused by wind insects. When our teeth are in pain, use some sand ginger to grind into a fine powder and then apply it to the painful area, which will quickly relieve the pain. The effect of sand ginger is very significant, and it has a significant effect on toothache and pain caused by wind insects. Not only that, sand ginger can also be used for diseases such as cold and abdominal pain, cold and dampness, cholera, etc. Cold pain is a common gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, a feeling of coldness, and indigestion. Sand ginger has the effect of warming the stomach, which can relieve the symptoms of cold and abdominal pain, improve the motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, and improve digestion. Cholera, on the other hand, is an acute infectious form of gastroenteritis characterized by diarrhea, vomiting and fever. The warm properties of sand ginger can dispel cold and dampness, alleviate symptoms, and promote**. Therefore, sand ginger has an important position in traditional Chinese medicine and is widely used for various gastrointestinal diseases.
In addition, sand ginger also has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Studies have found that the volatile oil components in sand ginger have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which can effectively inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria and viruses and reduce inflammatory responses. These antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects give sand ginger its potential in infectious and inflammatory diseases. For example, sand ginger can be used for oral diseases such as mouth ulcers and gingivitis, as well as diseases such as inflammation and rashes. Sand ginger can also be used to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and help boost immunity. Therefore, sand ginger has an important position in the commonly used medicinal materials in traditional Chinese medicine, and is widely used in clinical practice and health care.
To sum up, as a valuable plant resource, sand ginger plays an important role in cooking and medicinal use. It can not only increase the flavor and nutrition of dishes, but also has rich medicinal value, which can be used for various gastrointestinal diseases and oral diseases. The medicinal effects of sand ginger have also been confirmed to a certain extent in modern scientific research, and more and more people have begun to pay attention to and use it. We should give full play to the advantages of sand ginger, strengthen research and application, promote the development of sand ginger industry, and better serve the health and happiness of the people.