Is it really safe to drink ginger brown sugar tea on an empty stomach?
My wife suddenly started her menstrual period this morning and is experiencing dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). I would like to make her some brown sugar ginger tea but would like to ask if it is okay to drink brown sugar ginger tea on an empty stomach.
Doctor's answer (1)
Generally speaking, brown sugar has the effects of warming and nourishing the blood and qi, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, while ginger can dispel cold, warm the stomach, and promote blood circulation. When combined, brown sugar and ginger tea may help alleviate discomfort and warm the body for individuals with cold constitutions, those experiencing cold-related stomach discomfort, or women during menstruation, when consumed in moderation on an empty stomach.
However, for individuals with gastric diseases such as gastric heat, gastritis, or gastric ulcers, drinking it on an empty stomach may irritate the gastric mucosa and worsen symptoms, so it should be avoided. Additionally, due to its high sugar content, brown sugar ginger tea is not suitable for people with diabetes or those needing to control their sugar intake to consume on an empty stomach. It is better to drink it after a meal to reduce direct irritation to the stomach.
If you have any concerns, please consult a healthcare professional.
