Zingiber officinale
Zingiberaceae
Ginger, jiang (Chinese), black ginger, cochin ginger
Therapeutic Action
adjuvant | anthelmintic | hypoglycemic | sialogogue |
analgesic | antispasmodic | hypocholesterolemic | stimulant |
antibiotic | aromatic | hypotensive | stomachic |
antiemetic | carminative | gastroprotective | tonic |
antifungal (weak) | corrective | hepatoprotective | |
anti-inflammatory | diaphoretic | hypoglycemic | |
antiparasitic | emmenagogue | hypocholesterolemic | |
antiplatelet | expectorant | hypotensive | |
antipyretic | gastroprotective | nervine | |
antitussive | hepatoprotective | rubefacient |
Common Uses
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Lack of appetite
High cholesterol
Circulation issues
Digestive tonic (constipation, flatulence, diarrhea, nausea)
Headaches
Inflammation
Sore throat/colds
Contraindications & Safety
Conflicting reports in safety during pregnancy
Possible interactions with Warfarin, insulin medications, and medications that work with calcium blockers
Constituents
Primary Constituents | Other Constituents |
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