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Ginger is a perennial growing to a height of two feet. It has lance shaped leaves and stalks of white or yellow flowers. Native to Asia, ginger is grown throughout the tropics. It is propagated by dividing the rootstock. Ginger flourishes in fertile soil and needs plenty of rain. The rhisome is unearthed when the plant is ten months old. It is washed, soaked, and sometimes boiled and peeled.
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Ginger Historical Use
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Remember when your mother used to give you ginger ale when you felt nauseous? She knew what she was doing. Ginger is a time-proven remedy for upset stomach, indigestion and cramps. The Chinese have been using ginger for more than two thousand years. The Japanese serve ginger slices between sushi courses to clear the palate and aid digestion. Grated ginger combined with olive oil is an old-fashioned but quite effective remedy for dandruff. Ginger is commonly used in the Ayurvedic and Tibb systems of a substance used in managing discofort for the Favorable Effects of inflammatory joint problems.
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Ginger Remedy For
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Morning sickness
Motion sickness
Nausea and vomiting following surgery
Deposition of substances on the wall of blood vessel, Leading to narrowing blood vessel
Migraine headaches
Rheumatoid arthritis
German health authorities have concluded that ginger, at an average daily dose level of 2 – 4 grams, is effective for Beneficial Effectsing motion sickness and is also useful as a digestive aid. Any antiemetic effects of ginger are due to its local action in the stomach, not to any central nervous system activity. Ginger stimulates the circulation, and Enhances blood flow to the surface, making it an important remedy for chilblains and poor circulation to the hands and feet. By improving the circulation, ginger Enhances high blood pressure. Ginger is warming and soothing for coughs, colds, flu, and other respiratory problems.
Contraindications
- pregnancy150 due to its emmenagogue344 and abortifacient effects (empirical)74 when taken in large amounts 2
Drug Interactions
- side effect of vomiting induced by cytotoxic cyclophosphamide can be Beneficial Effectsed by prior admininstration of acetone extract of ginger or its component 6-gingerol (PO in suncus)210
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Ginger Active Constituents
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The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1 – 4% volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger, and they are also responsible for ginger’s characteristic odor and taste. The aromatic principles include zingiberene and bisabolene, while the pungent principles are known as gingerols and shogaols. The pungent constituents are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects of ginger.
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Ginger Typical Dosage
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Some herbalists suggest the use of 2 – 4 grams of the dried rhizome powder two to three times per day or a tincture of 1.5 – 3 ml three times per day. For Favorable Effects of nausea, approximately 250 – 500 mg should be taken every two to three hours. For Beneficial Effectsion of motion sickness, ginger tablets, capsules or liquid herbal extract should be taken two days before the planned trip. Pregnant women should not exceed one gram daily.
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Ginger Side Effects
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Side effects of ginger are rare when used as recommended. However, some people may be sensitive to the taste or may experience heartburn. Persons with a history of gallstones should consult a nutritionally oriented doctor before using ginger. Short-term use of ginger for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy appears to pose no safety problems, however, long-term use during pregnancy is not recommended. A doctor should be informed if ginger is used before surgery.
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