What are the health benefits of boiling ginger and white radish in water?

Generally, ginger and white radish boiled water usually has auxiliary functions such as lipid-lowering, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and relieving constipation. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Auxiliary Lipid-Lowering

The dietary fiber and some active ingredients in white radish, such as choline, can adsorb fat in the intestines and promote its excretion, helping to lower blood lipids and prevent atherosclerosis.

2. Anti-inflammatory

Zingerone in ginger and isothiocyanates in white radish both have good anti-inflammatory effects. They can inhibit inflammatory responses and alleviate symptoms of inflammation such as arthritis and muscle pain.

3. Antioxidant

Both ginger and white radish contain abundant antioxidant substances. For example, zingerone in ginger and vitamin C, carotenoids in white radish can scavenge free radicals, slow down cell aging, combat oxidative stress, and help prevent cardiovascular diseases.

4. Promote Blood Circulation and Remove Blood Stasis

Ginger and white radish both have the effect of promoting blood circulation. Drinking the boiled water can enhance blood circulation, relieve dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorders, and other symptoms caused by blood stasis. It can also alleviate other pain or discomfort caused by blood stasis.

5. Lubricate the Intestines and Relieve Constipation

The dietary fiber in white radish can accelerate the metabolism of waste in the body, achieving a laxative effect. Ginger can also promote intestinal peristalsis, helping to improve constipation symptoms. Therefore, ginger and white radish boiled water can provide some relief for patients with constipation.

Both ginger and white radish have certain medicinal properties, so excessive consumption is not recommended, and it is not suitable for all populations. Those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should not consume it, to avoid increasing the burden on the spleen and stomach and causing physical discomfort.