It's best to boil ginger water for a few minutes

It is generally recommended to continue boiling ginger water for 5-10 minutes after it has boiled. Short time may lead to insufficient release of active ingredients, while long time may damage volatile substances. After slicing or crushing fresh ginger, put it in boiling water and keep it on low heat for about 5 minutes. At this time, active ingredients such as gingerol and gingerol have been fully dissolved, which can play a role in dispelling cold and warming the stomach. If used in the early stages of wind cold and cold, it can be appropriately extended to 8 minutes, but should not exceed 10 minutes to avoid excessive volatilization of aromatic oil. When using dried ginger slices, due to their harder texture, they can be extended to 10-12 minutes.

Time adjustment is required in special circumstances. For those with weak and cold constitution who need warming and nourishing effects, they can boil for 8-10 minutes; For children or those with gastrointestinal sensitivity, it is recommended to shorten it to 3-5 minutes to reduce irritation. When making ginger jujube tea and other ingredients, ginger should be boiled for 10 minutes before adding red dates and other ingredients to avoid bitter jujube skin caused by prolonged cooking.

Boiled ginger water should be consumed while it is still warm, with no more than 500 milliliters per day. People with Yin deficiency and excessive fire, as well as those in the acute stage of gastric ulcer, should use with caution. It is recommended to choose fresh ginger with intact skin, as the effective ingredients are more likely to precipitate after peeling. Matching with brown sugar can enhance the effect of warming the uterus, but diabetes patients should control the addition of sugar. When storing, it must be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours to avoid oxidation of ingredients.