Ginger

Basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its taste, smell, or possible therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, stems, bark, fruit, seeds, and roots. 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 .It is commonly used for cooking and medical purposes.


What It Is Used For

• Ginger is used in Asian tablets to treat stomach-ache, and vomiting.

• Many digestive, antinausea, and cold and flu dietary supplements sold in the United States contain ginger extract as an element.

• 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.

How It Is use

The underground stems of the ginger plant are used in cooking, baking, and for health purposes. Common forms of ginger include fresh or dried root, tablets, capsule, liquid extracts, and teas.

• What the Science Says

• Studies propose that the temporary use of ginger can carefully relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.

• Studies are mixed on whether ginger is successful for vomiting caused by motion, chemotherapy, or surgery.

• It is unclear whether ginger is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint and muscle pain.
  
  
  NCCAM-funded investigators are studying:

• Whether ginger interacts with drugs, such as those used to suppress the immune system.

• Ginger's effect on reducing nausea in patients on chemotherapy.

• The general security and usefulness of ginger's use for health purpose, as well as its active workings and special effects on inflammation.
  

Side Effect and Caution

• Few side effect are linked to ginger when it is taken in small doses.

• Side effect 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.