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Ginger Root

Popular for its distinctive taste which makes it a staple in every well-stocked kitchen, Ginger Root also has proven medicinal effects. Is has been used as a medicinal plant and spice in India and China for thousands of years.

Ginger has traditionally been used to treat nausea, gas, indigestion, morning sickness, vomiting, congestion, and headaches. For indigestion ginger works to increase the pH of stomach acid, reducing its acidity and promoting digestive enzymes.

Many digestive, anti-nausea, and cold & flu supplements sold in the U.S. contain ginger extract as an ingredient.

Researchers at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah conducted studies of powdered gingerroot in capsule form in the early 1980s and found it to be more effective in curing motion sickness and nausea than many popular over-the-counter medications.†

A favorite in traditional medicine

In addition to providing relief from nausea and vomiting, ginger extract has long been used in traditional medical practices to decrease inflammation. The chemical components that give ginger its pungent aroma are what Michael Murray, N.D. in The Healing Power of Herbs call its "pungent principles". As stated in his book, "The pungent principles (including the volatile oil gingerol) are the most medicinally potent because they inhibit prostaglandin and leukotriene formations (products in the body that influence blood flow and inflammation)". In this way, ginger root is also believed to boost the pumping action of the heart and help reduce cholesterol.†

Ginger's anti-inflammatory abilities have also been shown to help reduce hip and knee pain in some osteoarthritic patients.¹ Many herbalists today use ginger to help treat health problems associated with inflammation, such as arthritis, bronchitis, and ulcerative colitis. In a recent study of 261 people with osteoarthritis of the knee, those who received a ginger extract twice daily experienced less pain and required fewer pain-killing medications compared to those who received placebo.†

Ginger has antibacterial properties and can work against ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori, creating an anti-ulcer environment by multiplying the stomach's protective components. Ginger is thought to fight harmful intestinal bacteria (like E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus) without killing beneficial bacteria. The Japanese use raw ginger as an antidote for fish poisoning, especially with sushi.†

Easy Ginger Tea

Pour boiling water over about one-quarter teaspoonful of chopped or sliced root, steep for 5 minutes, and strain.

Ginger Root is now available in capsule form at Pain & Stress Center Products.

1. Reference: Altman RD, Marcussen KC. Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Arthritis Rheum . 2001;44(11):2531-2538.
 

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 
This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

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