Benefits and Side Effect of Ginger Tea

Ginger tea origin and place of production

It is a tea made of honey or sugar by slicing ginger. While it is common to cut ginger side by side and marinate it in honey for a few weeks, it is common to shred ginger, boil it over low heat, and mix it with sugar.
Ginger is a perennial grass belonging to the monoceros ginger and gingerwood, named zingiber officinale. It is also known as saeang and saeyang, and is believed to be native to the Hindusdahn region of East India.
In China, there is a record of growing ginger from 2,500 years ago, and Sichuan Province is now known as the origin of ginger.
In Korea, ginger cultivation was first recorded in the 9th year and 1018th year of King Hyeonjong's reign during the Goryeo Dynasty. At that time, ginger was used as a royal accessory. It is said that ginseng tea was consumed by ordinary people during the Goryeo Dynasty, and ginger tea was drunk by kings and aristocrats.

 

Ginger Tea effect

1. To prevent colds
The gingerol component of ginger helps prevent colds and is said to be effective in eliminating rhinovirus, the cause of colds, and in relieving sore throat pain. It is also said to be effective in controlling coughs and phlegm by relieving inflammation and dilating the bronchial tubes. In addition, it helps with pain, fever, and effects when eaten early in the cold.

2. Improving fire extinguishing function
Gingerol and shogol, which produce the spicy taste of ginger, are said to promote digestive fluid secretion and boost intestinal exercise, improving digestive function. It is also said that ginger's unique bitterness serves to stimulate appetite when one does not have an appetite.

3. Antibacterial effects
Gingerol components remove odors and remove various germs. For this reason, ginger is used to remove fishy smells from food. It is also said to be effective in removing pneumonia-causing bacteria, athlete's foot and roundworms.
Ginger is also said to help prevent cancer because it has the effect of DNA modification and damage.

4. Vomiting, helping with nausea
The gingerol component of ginger is effective in controlling vomiting and nausea, and one study suggests that it is also effective in morning sickness in pregnant women.

5. Prevention of dementia
The anti-inflammatory component of ginger is said to help relieve inflammation in the brain, which is effective in preventing dementia.

6. Arthritis relief
Anti-inflammatory components of ginger can help osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. One study found that ginger is effective for arthritis, inflammation and pain in the knee.
Ginger is also said to help people with negative reactions to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

7. Improving vascular health
Magnesium and zinc in ginger are effective in cleaning blood vessels and helping blood circulation. It also prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the liver, which helps prevent adult diseases such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases.

Side effects of ginger tea

1. Ginger acts to dilate blood vessels, so it is not recommended to consume patients with dental problems or suspected bleeding of internal organs such as stomach hoisting and duodenal ulcers.

2. If a person with a weak stomach takes too much ginger, excess gastric fluid may be secreted and the mucous membrane may be damaged.

3. Ginger has warm properties, so people with high fever or high blood pressure can increase the temperature of the body when consumed, so be careful about eating it.

4. Ginger can cause uterine contraction, so pregnant women should be careful when eating it.

5. Gingerol ingredients in ginger are very effective in lowering blood sugar, so you should be careful about eating ginger if you're already on a blood sugar-lowering treatment.

Note on Ginger Tea

1. Ginger, along with honey, dates, radishes, cinnamon, and eels, can maximize its effectiveness.

2. It is said that drinking ginger tea warmly is more effective than eating it cold. In the extreme, some specialists say cold ginger tea doesn't help.