From now until the beginning of winter, soak it every day and drink it! The cold is gone!
The beginning of winter is the nineteenth of the 24 solar terms and the first solar term of winter. In China's traditional lunar calendar, the beginning of winter marks the beginning of winter, which means that the weather gradually gets colder and everything begins to wither. And in such a season, how should we take care of our body and let ourselves survive this cold season healthily?
In fact, in traditional medicine in our country, there has long been a good way to deal with the winter cold. That is: soak it every day and drink it! The "it" here is the traditional Chinese herbal medicine in China - ginger.
Ginger, pungent in taste, slightly warm in nature, into the lungs, spleen, stomach meridian. It has the effects of relieving the surface and dissipating cold, relieving vomiting in warmth, warming the lungs and relieving cough, and detoxifying. In winter, ginger can help us dispel the cold in the body, prevent colds, and improve the body's resistance. So, how to use ginger correctly to get the most out of it?
First of all, we want to choose fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a smooth appearance, bright color, and a strong ginger smell. When purchasing, you can choose ginger that has a good appearance and is free of pests and diseases. Secondly, we should pay attention to the preservation of ginger. Ginger should not be stored for a long time, it is best to store it in a cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. If there is mildew on the surface of ginger, it should be discarded immediately to avoid health effects.
Next, let's take a look at the specific uses of ginger.
1.Soak in water to drink: Cut fresh ginger into slices or shreds, put it in a cup, brew it with boiling water, and drink it when the water temperature is suitable. Ginger soaked in water can warm up the body, promote blood circulation, and prevent colds.
2.Porridge: Cut ginger into slices or shreds, add to a pot and cook porridge with rice or other grains. Ginger porridge has the effect of dissipating cold in temperature and strengthening the spleen and stomach, and is suitable for people with loss of appetite and indigestion in winter.
3.Stewed soup: Adding an appropriate amount of ginger to stewed meat, stewed chicken and other soups can increase the deliciousness of the soup, and at the same time play a role in driving away cold and warming the body.
4.Pickling: Cut the ginger into slices or shreds, add an appropriate amount of salt, sugar, vinegar and other seasonings to marinate to make ginger sprouts. Ginger sprouts are crisp and tender, sweet and sour, and are suitable as an appetizer.
5.External use: Slicing or shredding ginger and applying it to areas with symptoms such as joint pain and headaches caused by colds can relieve discomfort.
It is important to note that while ginger has many benefits, it is not suitable for all people. Pregnant women, menstruating women, and people with stomach ulcers should try to avoid ginger consumption. In addition, ginger is warm, and people with yin deficiency and fire should also eat it in moderation.
Finally, I hope you can use ginger correctly and let it help us dispel the cold and keep us healthy in winter! From now on, let's soak it and drink it every day and let ginger bring warmth to our body!
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