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Other Names : African Ginger, Amomum Zingiber, Ardraka, Black Ginger, Cochin Ginger, Gan Jiang, Gingembre, Gingembre Africain, Gingembre Cochin, Gingembre Indien, Gingembre Jamaïquain, Gingembre Noir, Ginger Essential Oil, Ginger Root, Huile Essentielle de Gingembre, Imber, Indian Ginger, Jamaica Ginger, Jengibre, Jiang, Kankyo, Kanshokyo, Nagara, Race Ginger, Racine de Gingembre, Rhizoma Zingiberi, Rhizoma Zingiberis, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Shen Jiang, Sheng Jiang, Shoga, Shokyo, Shunthi, Srungavera, Sunth, Sunthi, Vishvabheshaja, Zingiber Officinale, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Zingiberis Siccatum Rhizoma, Zinzeberis, Zinziber Officinale, Zinziber Officinalis.

Special Precautions of Ginger

• Side effects associated with ginger are rare, but if taken in excessive doses the herb may cause mild heartburn, diarrhea and irritation of the mouth. Some of the mild gastrointestinal side effects, such as belching, heartburn, or stomach upset, may be relieved by taking ginger supplements in capsules.
• People with gallstones should consult a doctor before taking ginger. Make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking ginger and will be undergoing surgery or placed under anesthesia for any reason.
• Since ginger acts as a blood thinner, it's important to discontinue use at least two weeks before surgery and let your doctor know you've been using the herb : Do not take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or if you are taking blood-thinning medications, including aspirin. Patients taking anticoagulants should be cautious. Avoid combination with other Herbal remedies that slow blood clotting like garlic, chamomile, devil’s claw, papaya, Ginkgo Biloba, Red Clover and Asian or Siberian ginseng and coumarin containing herbs.

The benefits of Ginger are

• Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that ginger not only kills cancer cells, it also prevents them from building up resistance to cancer treatment. Ginger and its constituents have been studied to inhibit the following cancers:
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Skin Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer

It also helps to reduce the inflammation caused by the cancerous cells. Unlike chemotherapy, ginger will not cause the cancer cells to become resistant to the ingredient which destroy the cancerous cells.

• Gingerol is not just an anti-cancer agent but it has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activites.
• Ginger is used against headache and to get relief from nasal problems. It has anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. Ginger extract is used for curing sinus Infections.
• Appetiser : Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to stoke a dull appetite. (Ayurveda recommends that lunch should always be your main meal of the day, because this is when your digestive energy is naturally at its peak).
• improves the absorption and assimilation of essential nutrients in the body.
• Detox : promote detoxification by speeding the movement of food through the intestines, thanks to compounds called gingerols and shogaols.
• Ginger clears the ‘microcirculatory channels’ of the body, including the pesky sinuses that tend to flare up from time to time.
• Agains airsickness and nausea : Chew on ginger, preferably tossed in a little honey.
• Ginger helps reduce flatulence!
• Tummy moaning and groaning under cramps? Munch on ginger—for best results, toss it in a little warm ghee before you chew.
• joint pain : Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory properties—can bring relief. Float some ginger essential oil into your bath to help aching muscles and joints.
• Nausea after surgery : Chewing ginger post-operation can help overcome nausea.
• Stir up some ginger tea to get rid of throat and nose congestion. And when there’s a nip in the air, the warming benefits of this tasty tea are even greater!
• Bedroom blues? Try adding a gingery punch to a bowl of soup. (Psst…the Ayurvedic texts credit ginger with aphrodisiac properties, too!)
• Aromatherapy for Vata Imbalance.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.