According to the Analects of Confucius, Confucius' method of keeping in good health is not to withdraw ginger food on weekdays, that is, to eat some ginger every day. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Jiang Xin and Wen eliminate the cold and heat of a cold, and reduce phlegm and qi. Divergent use, moderate use, moderate use

Ginger is spicy, containing the aromatic volatile oil "gingerol", which can strengthen the stomach, warm the stomach, excite, sweat, stop vomiting and detoxify. Suitable for exogenous wind-cold, headache, cough, stomach cold and vomiting; After a cold attack, taking ginger soup urgently can promote blood circulation and dispel cold. In addition, ginger also contains a resin component, which can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol and prevent atherosclerosis.

However, ginger is pungent and cold, and can only be used in cold conditions. If after a cold, the prominent symptoms are sore throat, dry throat and dry stool, it is not suitable to use ginger. In addition, don't eat too much ginger at a time, otherwise it will cause dry mouth and sore throat.