*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 Health Benefits and Uses 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. The active substances in ginger are not yet discovered, but paradols, gingerols and shogaols probably play the main role. Ginger and its constituents have been studied to inhibit the following cancers:
**[[Ovarian Cancer]]
* [[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. Can be combined with [[Fennel]].
*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.
*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!)Aphrodisiac : [[Panax Ginseng]] + Ginger
* [[Aromatherapy]] for Vata Imbalance.
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