Is drinking ginger tea before bed good for your health?

Effects of ginger tea

The article on the Medlatec General Hospital website has medical consultation with Dr. Duong Ngoc Van, pointing out the health benefits of ginger tea as follows:

Warm up the body

Ginger tea has ginger as its main ingredient, which is hot in nature and is very effective in warming the body. On cold, windy or rainy days, just a cup of ginger tea can warm the body from the inside, reduce fatigue and prevent colds.

Reduce nausea

The spicy and hot properties of ginger tea are effective in reducing nausea. Therefore, this is a recommended drink for people suffering from morning sickness, nausea or motion sickness.

Good for the digestive system

If you have indigestion, cold stomach, stomach ache, you can drink a cup of ginger tea to immediately relieve this feeling. Drinking ginger tea every day is also a way to stimulate the digestive system, increase metabolism, prevent bloating, constipation, treat diarrhea, useful for people with duodenitis.

Soothes and comforts the body, prevents cramps

Many people suffer from muscle spasms that cause extremely painful and uncomfortable leg cramps. A ginger root tea has the effect of relaxing the body, reducing inflammation, and soothing cramps.

Enhanced anti-inflammatory

Ginger is rich in bioactive compounds that have health benefits. The most beneficial bioactive compounds in ginger are shogaol and gingerol. They have anti-inflammatory properties that can help control and reduce the risk of sore throat.

Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties work similarly to COX-2 inhibitors (a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and inflammation). It can also reduce the pain of a sore throat. Additionally, ginger helps block inflammatory proteins in the body, which are often responsible for sore throats and itchiness.

Warmth helps relax the muscles in the throat

The warmth of ginger tea can help relieve pain in an itchy or sore throat. It also helps relax the throat muscles, soothes irritation, and makes the patient feel more comfortable.

Immune support

Ginger is rich in gingerol, paradol, sesquiterpenes, shogaol and zingerone, all of which have extremely powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They help to eliminate infections, neutralize free radicals, and boost the body's immune system during winter.

Is it good to drink ginger tea before bed?

According to the Health & Life newspaper, Dr. Huynh Tan Vu - Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, in Oriental medicine, there are three types of ginger: sinh khương (fresh ginger), can khương (dried ginger), and than khương (grilled ginger). Of which, fresh ginger is suitable for everyone and can be drunk at any time if taken in the right dosage. Particularly, people with heat in the body should not drink dried ginger or grilled ginger at night because it will make them hotter, causing difficulty sleeping, but will not harm their health or accumulate toxins.

Ginger is most effective when taken every morning following the principle of taking it for a week, then stopping for a week. Peel the ginger, crush it, boil it, and then drink the water. People taking anticoagulants, blood pressure medications, or blood sugar medications should monitor their intake or use the lowest dose.

Ha An (Synthesis)

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