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Now Foods, Ginger Root, 550 mg, 100 Veg Capsules

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Ginger Trips, Ginger Root Extract w/ Vitamin B6, 60 Chewable Wafers, From Solaray

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Now Foods, Ginger Root Extract, 250 mg, 90 Veg Capsules

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Solaray, Ginger, 550 mg, 100 VegCaps

Solaray, Ginger, 550 mg, 100 VegCaps

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Gaia Herbs, Ginger Root, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

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Ginger Tea, 1.4 oz 40 g, 20 Tea Bags, 6 Pack, From Triple Leaf Tea

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Ginger Root, 180 Capsules, From Nature's Way

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Bija Green Tea Chai Organic Healing Teas, 20 Fresh Sealed Tea Bags, From Flora

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Bija Roobos Chai Organic Healing Teas Caffeine Free, 20 Fresh Sealed Tea Bags, F

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Jarrow Formulas, Fiber Perfect, 150 Veggie Caps

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DigestActiv, 240 Capsules, From Source Natural

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Myco Defense, 60 Veggie Caps, From Nature's Way

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Ginger Root, 550 mg, 100 Capsules, Nature's Way

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Ginger Root 500mg 60 caps, Thompson Nutritional Products

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Ginger Root

Ginger Root is used for:
  • Appetite loss
  • Indigestion
  • Motion sickness
  • Pregnancy Related Nausea and Vomiting
  • Chemotherapy nausea
  • Nausea and vomiting following surgery
  • Inflammation


  • Although officially recognized as a remedy for only the three problems listed above, Ginger Root has a proven ability to combat all forms of nausea and vomiting. It has also been taken to loosen phlegm, relieve gas, and tighten the tissues, although its effectiveness for these purposes hasn't been verified. Asian medicine also employs it as a treatment for colds and shortness of breath.

    Today, Ginger Root is widely used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset and is commonly recommended by health care professionals to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, and cancer chemotherapy. Ginger is used as support in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, and may even be used in heart disease or cancer.

    Valued primarily for the distinctive tang it lends to cuisine, Ginger Root also has proven medicinal effects. In one recent clinical trial among surgery patients, it proved more effective than the Reglan in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. It has been shown to stimulate the intestines and promote production of saliva, digestive juices, and bile. It also tends to boost the pumping action of the heart, prevent the formation of clots, reduce cholesterol levels, and fight inflammation. It may even have a stimulative effect on the immune system.

    Native to southeast Asia, Ginger was brought to Spain, and then America, by the Spanish in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is now commercially cultivated in tropical regions of the United States, India, China, and the West Indies. The plant is a creeping perennial that spreads underground. Only the root is medicinal.

    Although there's no evidence that Ginger is harmful during pregnancy, officials recommend that it not be taken for morning sickness. People with gallstones should not use it unless their doctor approves. Because of its anti-clotting properties, it should be avoided by anyone in danger of internal bleeding.

    Side Effects of Ginger Root:
    High doses (6 grams or more) may damage the stomach lining and could eventually lead to ulcers. Allergic skin reactions are also possible, but in recommended doses, Ginger causes no side effects.


    Available Forms of Ginger Root
    Ginger products are made from fresh or dried ginger root, or from steam distillation of the oil in the root. The herb is available in extracts, tinctures, capsules, and oils. Fresh ginger root can also be purchased and prepared as a tea. Ginger is also a common cooking spice and can be found in a variety of foods and drinks, including ginger bread, ginger snaps, ginger sticks, and ginger ale.

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