Can ginger be boiled with honey

Ginger can be boiled with honey, and the combination of the two has the effects of warming the middle and dispelling cold, moistening dryness and relieving cough. When ginger is boiled together with honey, the gingerol in ginger can promote blood circulation and alleviate nasal congestion and headache symptoms in the early stages of wind cold colds; Honey contains glucose and fructose that can quickly replenish energy, and its natural antibacterial ingredients help alleviate throat inflammation. This combination has a certain auxiliary regulating effect on cold cough and diarrhea caused by gastrointestinal coldness, and is suitable for drinking in autumn and winter seasons. Please note that the boiling time should not be too long. After the water boils, add ginger slices and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and cool down to below 60 degrees before adding honey to avoid high temperatures damaging the active enzymes in the honey.

diabetes patients should control the amount of honey to avoid blood sugar fluctuations. People with a constitution of yin deficiency and fire excess may experience worsening symptoms of dry mouth and tongue if consumed for a long time. It is recommended to consume no more than 3 times a week. Ginger honey water should not be consumed on an empty stomach. Patients with gastrointestinal ulcers should use it with caution to avoid irritating the gastric mucosa. If skin itching or diarrhea occurs after drinking, it should be stopped immediately.

It is recommended to add two slices of lemon 1 hour after breakfast or 2 hours before bedtime to enhance vitamin C intake for daily consumption of ginger honey water. During the period of wind cold and cold, it can be consumed once a day. If the symptoms do not improve for three consecutive days, medical attention should be sought. When stored, it must be sealed and refrigerated, and consumed within 24 hours to ensure its nutritional value. For those with special constitution, it is recommended to consult a Chinese medicine doctor for constitution identification and then adjust the compatibility ratio.