Is it true that ‘eating ginger in the evening is as poisonous as arsenic’?
Ginger is a familiar spice commonly used in cooking. It can also be used to make foot baths and hair rinses…
The benefits of ginger for health have long been recognized. Hua Tuo, a famous Chinese physician, once wrote: “Eating three slices of ginger in the morning is as good as drinking ginseng soup.”
There is also a folk saying about ginger consumption: “Eating ginger in the morning is better than drinking ginseng soup, but eating it in the evening is as poisonous as arsenic.”
According to BSCKII Huynh Tan Vu from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City (Branch 3), there are no official medical studies or documents that support the claim that eating ginger in the evening is poisonous. This is merely a piece of folk wisdom. However, consuming ginger incorrectly can be harmful.
Ginger offers numerous health benefits.
Ancient people recommended eating ginger in the morning because the stomach has more gas at this time. Eating ginger stimulates the stomach, warms the digestive system, improves digestion, enhances blood circulation, and promotes the rise of yang energy.
Consuming excessive ginger in the evening can cause restlessness and insomnia due to its warming properties.
However, there are traditional medicine prescriptions that include ginger for evening consumption.
Some benefits of ginger
Ginger is especially beneficial for postpartum women experiencing cold symptoms, stagnant blood, cold hands and feet, bloating, and a heavy feeling in the face.
Fresh ginger can be used as a spice and as a medicine to induce sweating, expel cold, warm the stomach, reduce nausea and coughing, and benefit the respiratory system.
Additionally, ginger helps treat pain and discomfort in the bones and joints. Consuming 5-10 grams of fresh ginger per day can improve joint inflammation.
For those suffering from abdominal pain due to cold, bloating, or indigestion, roasted ginger can provide relief.
In cases of severe abdominal pain radiating to the back and sides, the following formula can be used: 8g ginger, 12g mugwort leaves, 12g cinnamon twigs, and 15ml of vinegar. Boil these ingredients together and drink the infusion. For diarrhea or dysentery, stop eating ginger and instead consume 8g of finely ground ginger with hot porridge; the dosage is 4-12g.
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