A 54-year-old woman in China reportedly developed stomach ulcers after eating large amounts of raw ginger every day for three months because she believed it would help improve her health and slow aging.
According to local reports, the woman, identified as Liu Mei, became more health-conscious after retirement and began searching online for foods believed to promote longevity.
After reading articles claiming that ginger could:
- strengthen the body,
- improve immunity,
- and slow aging,
she decided to buy large quantities of ginger and eat it daily.
Reports say she consumed roughly one whole raw ginger root every day.
The Symptoms Started Gradually
After maintaining the habit for about three months, Liu Mei reportedly began experiencing:
- frequent stomach pain,
- bloating,
- diarrhea,
- and digestive discomfort.
At first, she assumed the symptoms were temporary.
But when the pain became more severe and persistent, she eventually went to the hospital for examination.
Doctors later diagnosed her with stomach ulcers.
