Stick ginger and pepper on your navel

Traditional Chinese medicine classifies the different properties of each substance. Among them, ginger and pepper, two common condiments in the kitchen, are considered to have the same spicy level but mild nature in traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, ginger and peppercorns can actually be used as a Chinese medicinal material. I believe many people have heard that mixing ginger and peppercorns together and sticking them on the navel can treat gastrointestinal diseases such as stomachache. Today, let’s learn about the benefits of applying ginger and pepper to the navel.

Ginger and pepper paste navel effect

1. It can dispel cold and warm the uterus. This has a certain therapeutic effect for female friends who suffer from dysmenorrhea. The navel is an acupuncture point in the human body called Shenque Point. If you mix ginger, pepper, mugwort, and longan and apply it on the navel, it can treat dysmenorrhea. One of the causes of dysmenorrhea is uterine cold. Sichuan pepper, ginger and mugwort are all good for dispelling cold.

2. Enhance digestive function. As we all know, during pregnancy, the belly button is the carrier connecting to the mother, and the baby's nutrition is delivered through the umbilical cord. Although the navel no longer has this transmission function after birth, if there is digestion impairment, you can apply ginger and pepper on the navel appropriately. For digestive dysfunction caused by spleen and stomach deficiency and coldness, pepper and ginger can dispel coldness, promote blood circulation and effectively enhance digestive function.

3. Promote Qi and blood circulation. If a person has poor blood circulation, it will affect his complexion. For example, people who have a sallow complexion all year round are very likely to have symptoms of poor blood circulation. If you want your complexion to become rosy, you can apply ginger and pepper on your navel appropriately. It has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. When the qi and blood flow smoothly, your complexion will naturally return to its rosy appearance.

Applying ginger and peppercorns on the navel is a folk remedy, so it is best to try it with caution, after all, ginger and peppercorns are both irritating. The skin around the navel is relatively thin, so when making this recipe, it is best to find a professional to prepare it. Avoid putting too much peppercorns as it may irritate your navel, as this will be harmful to your body.

Prepared pepper and ginger are more likely to breed bacteria, so it is best to use only the amount that can be used at one time. Some people may be allergic to Sichuan pepper, so those who develop rashes after eating Sichuan pepper or have allergic skin should not use this folk remedy. If adverse reactions occur, timely medical treatment is required.