Do you know? There are two treasures in your kitchen. They are not only used for seasoning, but also have many medical functions, they are ginger and lemongrass.
The functions of ginger
Ginger - According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica", dried ginger has eleven functions. (1)
The gingerol in dried ginger is several times more than the same fresh ginger. When ginger is dried, it will form "gingerol", which is dehydrated gingerol, which can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and eliminate cancer cells. .
There are many benefits for ginger, and the effects are vary in different age of ginger：
Young ginger - The underground stems of ginger are harvested when they are young. Ginger is cool in nature and has the effect of "nourishing the stomach and refreshing the lungs".
Powdered ginger - also known as "meat ginger", it continues to grow without harvesting during the young period of ginger until the outer skin turns from yellowish white to earthy yellow. Powder ginger is mild, can reduce the coldness of food, and has the function of "invigorating the stomach and spleen".
Old ginger - ginger will continue to grow without harvesting, and will be harvested after the yellow meat is fibrotic. The dry and wrinkled skin of ginger has a grayish-earth color, which has the effect of "warming the stomach and nourishing the lungs".
Mother ginger - The old ginger is not harvested and kept until the next year. The ginger species dug out together with the formed ginger is called "Mother ginger". Mother ginger has the function to improve blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and prevents stroke.
Older ginger with stronger spicy taste, which can stimulate the body's vitality and increase body temperature (Chinese medicine says it is used to "return the yang and save adversity". It is very effective and can effectively relieve the blockage of fluid, blood, and metabolism). (6)
When the body's immune cells function normally, the body temperature is 36.5-37.2 degrees Celsius, and a drop in body temperature of 1 degree Celsius will reduce immunity by 30%. People like to cold drinks, stay under air-conditioning, sitting for a long time, less phystal exercise, it is easy to lead to poor immunity, poor blood circulation, and slower metabolism. Zingosterol and gingerol help to improve blood circulation and warm the body. In hot and rainy summer, ginger can dispel dampness and heat dissipation and help metabolism. (2)
Three types of people are not suitable to eat ginger
Please consult a doctor before taking ginger:
1. People with yin deficiency
Hot hands and feet, sweaty palms, frequent dry mouth, abnormally dry lips, dry skin, obvious symptoms of dehydration, fast pulse, Upset and irritable, sleep well.
2. For people with heavier internal heat
If you have a high fever, lung heat, dry cough, yellow sputum, stomach heat and vomiting, tongue or face will be abnormally flushed, bad breath, hemorrhoids bleeding, and stools.
3. People who take anticoagulant medicine
Ginger and anticoagulant medicine will increase the blood clotting time and have the risk of bleeding. They should be especially careful. (3)
Ginger essential oil is the most effective form of ginger. It contains high levels of gingerol, it can be taken orally to effectively regulate health conditions, or it can be used externally with base oil and applied to painful areas. (4)
Usage of lemongrass
Lemongrass - Dried lemongrass has seven functions according to "Lingnan Herbal Collection" (5)
The ingredients of lemongrass can prevent the growth of certain bacteria and yeasts. It can also relieve pain, reduce fever, promote uterine contractions and smooth menstruation, and has antioxidant properties. (6)
Lemongrass or Citronella, is often used to treat rheumatism, migraine, anti-infection, gastrointestinal spasm, stomach pain, high blood pressure, convulsions, pain, vomiting, cough, fever, common cold, fatigue, etc. Lemongrass can also kill bacteria and act as a mild astringent. If used as an external application, citronella can improve blood circulation and treat Hong Kong feet, cuts, tendinitis, sprains, joint pain, etc. (6)(7)
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The meaning of brand name
Believe that the use of high-quality natural and additive-free ingredients can prevent or treat body problems, thereby achieving the effect of diet therapy, so the brand is named "Food Heal".
Malaysian organic ginger tea, organic lemongrass tea, organic ginger lemongrass tea, organic dehydrated ginger slices, organic dehydrated lemongrass, and organic dehydrated ginger powder, each has more than ten effects and is convenient to be used. The brewed ginger slices and lemongrass can be reused again.
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