Ginger has a history of easing digestive discomfort, nausea, and motion sickness. A study published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics found that 1 gram of ginger root, consumed by a healthy adult 30 minutes before slurping a glucose solution, significantly reduced stomach discomfort.
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb ginger—uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Ginger is a tropical plant that has green-purple flowers and an aromatic underground stem (called a rhizome). It is commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes.
Conditions
- Nausea and indigestion
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
- Ginger is used to alleviate postsurgery nausea as well as nausea caused by motion, chemotherapy, and pregnancy.
- Ginger has been used for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and joint and muscle pain.
Recommendations
- Solaray Ginger Root Extract 250 mg ($10 for 60 capsules)
Interactions & Side Effects
- Blood-thinning drugs or aspirin. May increase risk of bleeding
- Side effects most often reported are gas, bloating, heartburn, and nausea. These effects are most often associated with powdered ginger.
- Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
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