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Zingiber officinale
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
Ginger is a tropical flowering plant whose rhizome is widely used as both a spice and a medicine. It has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. Known for its warming properties, ginger is one of the most versatile and well-researched medicinal herbs.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has Level A evidence for nausea and vomiting, making it one of the most clinically validated herbs. Over 100 RCTs support its antiemetic efficacy, particularly for pregnancy-associated nausea and post-operative nausea.
Gingerols and shogaols inhibit COX-2 and 5-LOX inflammatory pathways, activate serotonin 5-HT3 receptors in the gut (antiemetic), and accelerate gastric emptying. Fresh ginger has higher gingerol content; dried ginger has more shogaols.
Pregnancy nausea reduction
Multiple systematic reviews confirm efficacy at 1-1.5g/day
Post-operative nausea prevention
Cochrane review supports 1g pre-operative dose
Chemotherapy-induced nausea
Benefits as adjunct to standard antiemetics
Motion sickness prevention
Traditional use; limited clinical evidence
Osteoarthritis pain reduction
Meta-analysis shows efficacy comparable to some NSAIDs
Dysmenorrhea
RCTs show efficacy similar to ibuprofen
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin (Coumadin) | Moderate | High-dose ginger supplements may increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin. |
| Metformin | Mild | Ginger may modestly enhance the blood sugar-lowering effect of metformin. |
| Nifedipine | Mild | Ginger may enhance the antiplatelet and blood pressure-lowering effects of nifedipine. |
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