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Ginger

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Zingiber officinale

Oral Uses

  • Morning sickness RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Ginger reduces nausea. Take 1 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many days.

  • Nausea RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Ginger reduces nausea; reduces nausea during and after chemotherapy. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Surgery support RatingRatingRatingRating

    Ginger reduces nausea. Take 0.5-1.0 g of ginger 1-2 hours before anesthesia. Caution: If used high doses may increase the risk of bleeding.

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and a carminative; helps eliminate gas; improves digestion; alleviates stomach pain. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Osteoarthritis RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an anti-inflammatory; reduces swellings; alleviates pain and symptoms. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Vertigo RatingRatingRating

    Ginger alleviates symptoms; used for treatment. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Arteriosclerosis RatingRating

    Ginger is a blood thinner; reduces blood clot formation, platelet aggregation and plaque formation in blood vessels. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antiemetic RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an antiemetic; reduces nausea; reduces nausea during and after chemotherapy. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antithrombotic RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 1-4 g of ginger rhizome or 0.5-1.0 g of standardized ginger extract containing %4 of oil of ginger daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Rubefacient RatingRatingRating

    Ginger is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply ginger containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRating

    Ginger is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply ginger containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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