Zingiber officinale
Ginger, jiang (Chinese), black ginger, cochin ginger
Zingiberaceae
Parts Used
Root and rhizome
Native To
Asia and Africa
Preparations
Essential oil, fluid extract, fresh juice, infusion, powder, and tincture
Constituents
Primary Constituents | Other Constituents |
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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 |
Household 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
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