Introduction: Ginger has rich vitamin C and minerals. It can cure a cold and influenza, sickness and vomiting, and promotes blood circulation; it is an anti-oxidant. Ginger has theaflavin and can resist inflammation. It reduces pain in old people caused by the degeneration of joints. The outer skin of ginger can stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes in the intestines and stomach, and can remove swollenness. When used in cooking, the outer skin can just be washed and there is no need to peel it.
Note: Ginger which is rotten contains safrole and it is carcinogenic, so it must not be consumed. Ginger has a lot of gingerols and should not be consumed in large quantities as excessive intake will stimulate the kidney and cause dryness in the mouth, sore throat and constipation which are symptoms of internal heat. Ginger is mild and is suitable for people with a cold body nature and also for old people. However, it is not suitable for people with internal heat, eye disease and piles.
Buying: Buy those that are full and firm, with no spots in the outer skin and not rotten.
Cooking methods: As supplements for soups and dishes, as seasoning, can be boiled, can extract ginger juice and used in making ginger candies.
Home dishes: Pig’s knuckles in vinegar and ginger, pan fried crabs with ginger and spring onions,
Stir fried kale with ginger sauce, fried rice with ginger pieces, milk mixed with ginger juice, coke boiled with ginger.
