My neighbors complained of fatigue, loss of appetite, and poor sleep. They were immediately told to use the 'king of spices' in the kitchen to dispel their worries.

Fresh, spicy ginger is the "king" in the seventh lunar month.

For the past week, my neighbors have been sitting together complaining about sore legs, sadness, loss of appetite, fatigue, coldness, and fear of the wind at night. Even though they don't have a cough or cold, they just feel sad for no reason, have a full stomach, can't eat well, wake up frequently... I wonder: "Why don't you use fresh ginger to make those unpleasant symptoms disappear?"

Immediately, the ladies were surprised and said fresh ginger... is it a medicine that can cure diseases!?

Indeed, fresh ginger is not a medicine, but the "king" of all spices. Especially in the 7th lunar month - the time when there is a lot of yin energy, continuous rain and humidity, people's hearts are easily depressed and heavy... then a little fresh ginger every day is a medicine that does not require a prescription - but everyone should have it, because of its spicy and warming effects, anti-cold, increasing yang energy... very good for the body.

In Oriental medicine, fresh ginger (raw ginger) is spicy and warm, used to warm the middle, dispel cold, treat colds, nausea, reduce phlegm, wind-cold, bloating, indigestion, cough, abdominal pain due to cold, detoxify...

The seventh lunar month, also known as the "ghost month" according to folklore, is when yin prevails and yang declines. Ginger has extremely strong yang properties, helping to warm the spleen and stomach, dispel cold air, and activate the flow of yang energy in the body.

The seventh lunar month has a lot of rain, high humidity, food spoils easily, and weak spleen and stomach – which are the causes of bloating, diarrhea, and digestive disorders. Fresh ginger has the ability to circulate qi, warm the middle, and is extremely good for soothing the stomach and enhancing digestion.

Ginger treats colds and prevents colds: A slice of fresh ginger early in the morning can dispel cold air and activate immunity, especially for the elderly, children, or those with cold constitutions.

Ginger nourishes the "yang heart": When the heart is cold, people tend to be gloomy. Ginger is like a "small fire" - keeping your heart warm, making your spirit less gloomy - very necessary in this 7th lunar month.

How to use fresh ginger effectively in the 7th lunar month

Nowadays, fresh ginger can be processed in many ways to be used fresh, or into convenient products that are easy to carry around during the 7th lunar month, and for people who often get cold. Here are some ways to use ginger.

1. Drink warm fresh ginger water in the morning of the 7th lunar month

How to make: Peel 3 slices of fresh ginger, put in 200ml of hot water, cover for 5 minutes. You can add a few grains of salt or honey (after the water cools it is still warm).

Effect: Warm fresh ginger water helps warm the stomach, stimulates digestion, makes you alert at the beginning of the day, reduces nausea, and supports gentle weight loss.

2. Steamed fresh ginger with honey – cures cough and cold stomach

Directions: Thinly slice ginger, mix with honey, steam for 5-10 minutes. Use 1 teaspoon every morning or when your throat feels sore.

Effects: Soothes throat, warms chest, antibacterial, natural anti-inflammatory.

3. Grilled ginger – a folk remedy in the 7th lunar month

How to make: Roast the ginger root with the skin on charcoal or low heat, then crush it and mix it with warm water to drink. Those who don't have time can roast it and store it in a sealed jar for later use.

Effect: Especially effective for people with colds, cold coughs, and cold hands and feet.

4. Ginger braised fish, braised meat - adds flavor, increases yang

Tip: When cooking braised dishes, add a few slices of fresh ginger or crushed ginger. The ginger flavor helps remove the fishy smell, and also infuses positive energy into the dish, making the whole family feel light and warm after eating.

5. Soak your feet in ginger water at night

How to make: Crush ginger, boil with water, make warm, soak feet for 15-20 minutes before going to bed. Add a little salt if possible.

Effect: Helps relax, sleep well, circulate blood, push cold out of the soles of the feet - the "gateway to the internal organs".

6. Fresh ginger decoction

Slice fresh ginger, boil with water to drink, can be combined with other herbs depending on each prescription.

7. Sucking on fresh ginger

Chewing a slice of fresh ginger can help reduce nausea and warm the body.

8. Hot compress

Crush fresh ginger, wrap in cloth, massage the abdomen or painful areas to relieve pain.

Fresh ginger is also combined with other herbs to treat diseases (such as combined with licorice and jujube to regulate the taste).

In addition, modern medicine uses fresh ginger in combination with other herbs to relieve pain (especially bone and joint pain, menstrual cramps), fight inflammation, boost immunity, improve brain function...

The seventh lunar month has spiritual stories. There are symptoms that do not require medicine, just a cup of hot ginger water, or a piece of fresh or grilled ginger is enough.

Instead of being afraid, choose to live proactively, always carry fresh ginger or roasted ginger in your pocket. A small piece of ginger, used properly, will help warm the body, stabilize the spirit, have enough yang energy to make wise decisions, and be successful even in the prosperous yin season.

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