Botanical Name : Zingiber Officinale
English/Common Name : Ginger
Ayurvedic Name : Ginger, Shunthi, Adrak, Sunth, Sunthi
Parts Used : Rhizome (Underground Stem), Roots
Family : Zingiberaceae
Habitat and Botany : Ginger is a perennial plant that grows in India, China, Mexico, and several other countries.
Active Compounds : The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1-4% volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger, they are also responsible for gingers characteristic odor and taste. The aromatic principles include Zingiberene and Bisabolene, while the pungent principles are known as Ginerols and Shogaols. The pungent constituents are credited with the Antinausea and Antivomiting effects of ginger.
History & Uses : Traditional Indian and Chinese medicine has recommended ginger for over 2,500 years. Ginger is used for Abdominal bloating, Coughing, Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Rheumatism. Ginger is commonly used in the Ayurvedic and Tibb systems of medicine for the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, such as arthritis.
Ginger in Digestive Care
Ginger in Femivita
Ginger in Heart Health
Ginger in Joint Health
Ginger in Laxa Comfort
Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Used for the common cold when there is thin white mucus and chills. Fresh ginger is also one of the best remedies for nausea associated with motion sickness and seafood poisoning. Ginger is used for Atherosclerosis, Chemotherapy support, Migraine headaches, Morning sickness, Motion sickness, Nausea and Vomiting following surgery, Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Ginger is a classic tonic for the digestive tract. Classified as an aromatic bitter, Ginger stimulates digestion. Ginger also keeps the intestinal muscles toned. This action eases the transport of substances through the digestive tract, lessening irritation to the intestinal walls. Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging effect of alcohol and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Ibuprofen) and may help prevent ulcers.
Research is inconclusive as to how ginger acts to alleviate nausea. Ginger may act directly on the gastrointestinal system or it may affect the part of the central nervous system that causes nausea. It may be that ginger exerts a dual effect in reducing nausea and vomiting.
Circulatory Effects: Ginger also supports a healthy cardiovascular system. Like garlic, ginger makes blood platelets less sticky and less likely to aggregate, although not all human research has confirmed this. This action reduces a major risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Ginger is an important herb used in Ayurveda. Ayurveda recognizes the following medicinal properties for ginger.
Analgesic, Anti-emetic, Aromatic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Diaphorelic, Digestive, Expectorant, Nervine, Sialagogue, Stimulant.
Ayurveda practitioners consider ginger to be truly a wonder drug, having so many healing properties.
Most people take 2-4 grams of the dried rhizome powder two to three times per day.
Safety: Ginger should not be used by those with heat signs in the lungs and stomach. Side effects of ginger are rare when used as recommended. However, some people may be sensitive to the taste. Persons with a history of gallstones should consult a nutritionally oriented doctor before using ginger. Short-term use of ginger for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy appears to pose no safety problems; however, long-term use during pregnancy is not recommended. A doctor should be informed if ginger is used before surgery to counteract possible Post anesthesia nausea.
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Caution : According to Ayurveda, Herbs are taken in combination with other herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the help of other.
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