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Ginger is not only a common spice in dishes, but also used as a medicine in traditional medicine with many different forms such as Sinh Khuong (fresh ginger), Can Khuong (dried ginger), Bao Khuong. (ginger peel). Ginger often plays an important role in digestive remedies, especially diarrhea, so is this remedy effective for children?1. Uses of ginger
Ginger has the scientific name of Zingiberaceae, which is composed of 2-3% essential oil, resin (5%), fat (3.7%), starch and spicy substance,... The ingredients in ginger have It has antipyretic, analgesic, cough suppressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antiemetic, anti-ulcer and gastrointestinal effects, central nervous system depressant and immunological activity. The use of each medicine from ginger is as follows:
Sinh Khuong (fresh ginger): Spicy, slightly mild in the spleen and stomach, and has the effect of adjusting the taste, spreading the cold, explaining the concept. It is used as a condiment, appetizer, and digestive aid. Used for cases of colds and flu, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting due to fish and shrimp poisoning, male poisoning. Fresh ginger juice: Helps to dissolve phlegm, cure leprosy, and pull phlegm that cannot speak, often combined with bamboo calendar. Fresh ginger wrapped in paper, backed into a pile of hot ash until ripe, is often used to warm the abdomen, except for welding, can treat worms due to stomach cold. Ginger as an antidote to male Tinh and semi-lowering (semi-second lieutenant Sinh Khuong) used by smashing or slicing
2. Can children with diarrhea drink ginger juice?
Ginger is a medicine with good health effects, especially for patients with acute diarrhea with the following properties:Gingerol and shogaol in ginger are compounds with analgesic and inflammatory activities. Ginger provides enzymes that stimulate the release of gastric juice needed to digest food. Ginger makes bowel movements slower, allowing waste to move through the digestive system at a normal rate, thereby improving acute diarrhea (loose stools). Ginger promotes smooth digestion, reduces food stagnation Ginger detoxifies and protects the digestive system by killing some germs that cause acute diarrhea. Ginger reduces gas caused by intestinal bacteria fermentation and avoids stomach and intestinal spasms. Therefore, ginger has a good effect in supporting the treatment of children with diarrhea and fever caused by bacteria, for children with diarrhea many times a day drinking ginger water has shown good results.
3. The remedy for diarrhea with ginger
Some methods of using ginger to treat acute diarrhea at home:Ginger juice:
Wash a fresh ginger root, peel it, cut it into slices and then squeeze the ginger to drink water. It is recommended to drink 2 tablespoons of ginger juice per day to quickly eliminate diarrhea and accompanying symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea Add ginger juice to warm water or tea to drink If not using fresh ginger can use 2 spoon ginger powder and a little sea salt into 1 glass of warm water, stir well and drink every day until diarrhea stops. Stir well 1 teaspoon peeled or minced ginger can be added to fresh mango juice. Drink daily until diarrhea stops. Ginger and honey:
Honey has the effect of reducing intestinal irritation, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, so when combined with ginger, it can effectively prevent digestive disorders How to use: fresh ginger root washed, peeled , grind to get water, add 1 teaspoon of honey and stir well. When drinking this mixture can help prevent acute diarrhea, improve digestion. However, it is necessary to avoid drinking water after drinking this mixture. In addition, you can mix 1 teaspoon of dried ginger powder, cinnamon powder, and honey into a paste to eat 3 times a day or add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger juice and 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger juice. 2 glasses of mint juice drink 3 times a day until the acute diarrhea stops. Ginger tea:
A drink that is considered a savior for digestive disorders such as upset stomach, indigestion, flatulence and nausea How to use: fresh ginger washed, peeled, crushed then put in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. It is recommended to stop for 10 minutes to calculate the oil in ginger to release all into the water and then enjoy 3 times a day to treat acute diarrhea Ginger and coconut water:
Coconut water contains many vitamins and minerals to help supplement people with diarrhea Loss of water and electrolytes Coconut water can be combined with ginger to increase the benefit in treating diarrhea by adding fresh ginger juice to a cup of coconut, drink 2-3 times a day Ginger, black salt and lemon:
Lemon is acidic and antibacterial that can fight diarrhea caused by bacteria, in addition to helping to relieve abdominal pain. Black salt has the effect of replacing electrolytes and essential minerals lost due to acute diarrhea, helping to recover faster after diarrhea The combination of ginger, black salt and lemon is an effective treatment for diarrhea. Just prepare 1 glass of warm water, add lemon juice, fresh ginger juice in equal amounts. Then add 1 pinch of black salt and stir well. Drink 3-4 glasses a day until the diarrhea disappears
4. Who should not drink ginger water?
When using ginger or any other medicine, it is necessary to pay attention to the principle of "welcome to the cold, the heat of the heart is crazy", that is, when the cold meets the cold, it will lead to death, and when the heat meets the heat, it will lead to madness. Therefore, ginger medicine with warm properties should not be used for patients with high blood pressure or heat-related conditions. In addition, some subjects should not use ginger, including:Patients with colds, heat or sunburn. People with apple heat, yin damage, prosperity, heat in, suffer from boils, gastritis, hepatitis, high blood pressure, and advanced cardiovascular disease. Pregnant women need to avoid abusing ginger because consuming a lot of ginger can cause uterine contractions, uterine bleeding during pregnancy. Drinking more than 5 glasses of ginger juice a day can cause headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, heart palpitations, insomnia. Before surgery under anesthesia, avoid using ginger tea because it can cause a reaction with the anesthetic leading to unfortunate consequences. In the evening, you should not eat much ginger because yin is strong in the evening, using ginger to reverse the body's yin and yang physiology.
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