Dysmenorrhea is every woman's nightmare. When it strikes, the ache in the abdomen requires immense courage to endure.


"Dysmenorrhea is like a heavy anchor, firmly tying a woman's body and soul, preventing them from breaking free, both physically and psychologically. The cold pain, like snowflakes in the cold winter, comes swiftly and unbearably.


"The pain of dysmenorrhea is like a demonic seed taking root and sprouting within the body, completely taking over and rendering it impossible to do anything."


"Dysmenorrhea is a constant affliction, as cruel as slow slicing. Every woman is like a brave warrior, enduring the onslaught of pain in the battle of menstruation, yearning for victory but often struggling to move."


"The pain of dysmenorrhea is like a sharp knife piercing the abdomen, like being bound by cold iron chains, unable to move."


"The pain of dysmenorrhea is like a strong, high-voltage electric current, instantly coursing through the abdomen, unbearable and forcing one to curl up in a ball."

These are the answers I received after asking several female friends. I don't know if these experiences are the same as yours. Therefore, I found a way to relieve it. When you have dysmenorrhea, drink brown sugar ginger water. Brown sugar ginger water will increase the body's heat. The ingredients for brown sugar ginger water are easy to obtain and the preparation process is also simple.


Brown sugar ginger water.

Ingredients (1 serving):

(1) 15g old ginger (about 3 slices, peeled and thinly sliced).

    Why use old ginger? Old ginger has a higher gingerol content and is more effective in dispelling cold.

(2) 20g brown sugar (preferably block-shaped black sugar, which retains more nutrients).

(3) 300ml water.


Steps:

(1) Processing ginger

Peel the ginger (the skin is cool, removing it reduces the coldness), slice it thinly or crack it (to increase the dissolution of the ingredients).

Scientific principle: Destroy the cell wall of ginger to make it easier for gingerol (shogaol, zingerone) to be released. ‌

(2) Boil ginger soup‌

After the water boils, add the ginger slices and simmer for 5-8 minutes (the shorter the time, the less spicy it is, and the longer the time, the stronger the medicinal effect).

Key point: Do not boil for more than 10 minutes, otherwise the volatile oil (active ingredient) will be lost.

(3) Add brown sugar‌

Add brown sugar 1 minute before turning off the heat and stir until dissolved.

Why add sugar last? Long-term high-temperature boiling will destroy the minerals and phenolic substances in brown sugar.

‌(4) Filter and drink‌

Drink while hot to filter out the ginger residue (for a smoother taste).

Best time: In the morning or after catching a cold. Drinking at night may affect sleep (ginger can refresh you).


So why can brown sugar ginger water relieve dysmenorrhea? Let me explain:

(1) Ginger's active ingredients: Gingerol: stimulates vasodilation and improves microcirculation; 6-gingerol: inhibits gastrointestinal spasms and relieves nausea; Shogaol: anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.

(2) Nutritional characteristics of brown sugar:

Mainly sucrose: fast energy supply, but high glycemic index (diabetics should use with caution).

Trace minerals: contains small amounts of calcium, potassium, and iron (unrefined dark brown sugar retains more).

Polyphenols: antioxidant, but the content is much lower than that of dark fruits and vegetables.


The above is the explanation of how brown sugar ginger water can relieve dysmenorrhea. However, brown sugar ginger water is not suitable for everyone. Here are some people who are not suitable:

(1) Wind-heat cold (sore throat, yellow sputum): ginger is warm in nature and may aggravate symptoms.

(2) Gestational diabetes: brown sugar raises blood sugar quickly, so the amount should be strictly controlled.

(3) Gastric ulcer/gastritis attack stage: Ginger stimulates gastric acid secretion and may aggravate pain.

(4) Yin deficiency and fire excess constitution (chronic dry mouth, insomnia): Ginger may aggravate dryness and heat.


Summary:

Brown sugar ginger water only provides relief, not a complete cure. Therefore, if the pain is particularly severe, you must seek medical attention immediately to avoid shock and possible serious consequences. Before drinking, you should also read the precautions to see if you are among those prohibited.

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