Honey, as the first glass of water, cannot effectively replenish the body's cells with water. The urination time is relatively slower than that of boiled water, which reduces the effectiveness of detoxification in the body.
Ginger has the effect of nourishing the stomach, and honey can also have a conditioning effect, which is still a good combination. However, if you really have symptoms like gastritis, eating these can only have a relieving effect, and the therapeutic effect is Not obvious
Ginger honey water is made from high-quality winter honey and ginger harvested during the winter solstice. It has a sweet yet spicy taste. Ginger “warms the body to stop bleeding, sweating, and relieves wind,” and honey “replenishes qi and nourishes the body, relieves pain and detoxifies, eliminates many diseases and serves as a hundred medicines...” Honey and ginger complement each other. Winter ginger honey warms the body and dispels cold, warms the stomach, relieves coughs and relieves pain. It is particularly effective in treating children with roundworm intestinal obstruction, cold stomach, vomiting and cold air in the abdomen.
Honey is rich in nutrients. Long-term consumption of honey will greatly improve the level of antioxidants, which can make the skin white, tender and smooth, make the face rosy, and prevent cracks and replenish blood.
Practice has proven that after drinking ginger honey water for more than a year, the spots on the face and back of hands will be significantly changed or even disappear.
Especially for people whose face and back of hands are covered with brown spots, drinking ginger and honey water will have better results.
But when is the best time to drink this ginger honey water? Is it better to drink it in the morning or at night?
Drinking ginger honey water on an empty stomach every morning can prevent constipation and nourish the skin. However, drinking honey water on an empty stomach can easily increase the acidity in the body. Over time, excessive gastric acid may result in gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer. Therefore, it is best not to drink it on an empty stomach.
How to take it: put an appropriate amount of fresh ginger slices into a cup of water, soak it in 200-300 ml boiling water for 5-10 minutes, add a little honey and mix well before drinking.
Honey Ginger Tea
Buy ginger and cut it into a piece of 20cm*20cm. Don’t chop it too finely. Put water into the teapot and boil. After boiling, add black tea, such as Keemun black tea, and let it sit for a while. When it is warm enough to enter your mouth, pour it out and add some honey. (But be careful not to use sophora flower honey, because it is cool and not suitable for drinking in special periods. Use date flower honey, motherwort honey is the best) and then it is done.