Should Ginger Be Peeled When Eating?
In fact, whether or not to peel ginger varies from person to person. Although ginger is considered relatively "hot" in its medicinal properties, ginger peel is benign and has the effect of promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. Therefore, according to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ginger is a product that combines both yin and yang.
Pros and cons of peeling ginger:
1. For those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold: Since ginger peel itself is cold, if you eat ginger without peeling it, it can easily lead to discomfort in the spleen and stomach. Therefore, people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should remove the peel when eating ginger.
