How to Take Ginger for Health
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial that originates from southern China, although its commercial cultivation has now spread to the Caribbean, India, Southeast Asia and West Africa. The term "ginger" also applies to the rhizome (underground stem) of the plant that is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. The following steps will help you decide whether or not to take this herbal supplement.
1
Read about the historical uses of ginger. Ginger has been used as a medicine in China for more than 2,000 years primarily to treat diarrhea, indigestion, nausea and stomach upset. It also has been given for other ailments such as arthritis, colic and heart conditions.
2
Take ginger for mild stomach upset, nausea or vomiting or as recommended by a health professional. The important active ingredients are thought to be volatile oils and phenols such as gingerols and shogaols.
3
Look at the results from modern scientific testing of ginger. Ginger has been studied extensively and some trials have shown it may be more effective than placebo in treating motion sickness. Other studies have shown it to be less effective than commonly prescribed medication.
4
Study the side effects of ginger. These are rare but large doses can cause belching, mild heartburn and stomach upset. These can be relieved by taking ginger as a capsule. You should not take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medication.
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Take no more than four grams of ginger per day. The recommended dose of ginger as a dietary supplement should be limited to 2 g when standardized to 4-percent volatile oils.
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial that originates from southern China, although its commercial cultivation has now spread to the Caribbean, India, Southeast Asia and West Africa. The term "ginger" also applies to the rhizome (underground stem) of the plant that is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. The following steps will help you decide whether or not to take this herbal supplement.
1
Read about the historical uses of ginger. Ginger has been used as a medicine in China for more than 2,000 years primarily to treat diarrhea, indigestion, nausea and stomach upset. It also has been given for other ailments such as arthritis, colic and heart conditions.
2
Take ginger for mild stomach upset, nausea or vomiting or as recommended by a health professional. The important active ingredients are thought to be volatile oils and phenols such as gingerols and shogaols.
3
Look at the results from modern scientific testing of ginger. Ginger has been studied extensively and some trials have shown it may be more effective than placebo in treating motion sickness. Other studies have shown it to be less effective than commonly prescribed medication.
4
Study the side effects of ginger. These are rare but large doses can cause belching, mild heartburn and stomach upset. These can be relieved by taking ginger as a capsule. You should not take ginger if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood-thinning medication.
5
Take no more than four grams of ginger per day. The recommended dose of ginger as a dietary supplement should be limited to 2 g when standardized to 4-percent volatile oils.
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