The Efficacy and Functions of Old Ginger and Brown Sugar
Disease description:
I have been experiencing dysmenorrhea frequently lately, and my family members suggested drinking ginger and brown sugar boiled water. I would like to ask, what are the effects and benefits of ginger and brown sugar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Functions and benefits of old ginger brown sugar mainly include:
1. Dispelling cold and relieving superficies: Old ginger brown sugar has a warm nature and taste, effectively removing cold from the body. It is especially suitable for the early stages of a cold caused by wind-cold invasion, helping to alleviate symptoms such as dizziness, headache, chills, and fever.
2. Harmonizing the stomach and warming the middle jiao: For individuals with deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, old ginger brown sugar can improve digestive function and relieve symptoms such as cold abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea.
3. Activating blood circulation and resolving blood stasis: Old ginger brown sugar can help alleviate symptoms such as irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea in women, promoting the discharge of menstrual blood and relieving blood stasis caused by cold uterus.
4. Tonifying qi and nourishing blood: Brown sugar is rich in iron and other trace elements, which helps nourish the blood, improve complexion, and maintain skin luster.
5. Relieving fatigue and restoring physical strength: Old ginger brown sugar contains abundant carbohydrates, providing energy to the body and helping to relieve fatigue and restore vitality.
6. Enhancing immunity: Moderate consumption of old ginger brown sugar can also improve the body's immunity and strengthen resistance.
However, intake of any food should be moderate. Excessive consumption may cause heatiness or fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Individuals with diabetes, in particular, should consume it cautiously.
