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Ginger
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Ginger?
Generic Name: ginger
Other Brand Names:
Ginger Root, zingiber
The use of ginger in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by
current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a
primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner
trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment
among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
Ginger is also known as zingiber.
Ginger is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Ginger is also available as
an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of ginger as an
herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of ginger
may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.
Ginger has been used in the treatment and prevention of motion sickness, to increase
appetite, and to reduce stomach acidity. Ginger has also been used under medical supervision by
some women to reduce severe nausea in pregnancy.
Ginger has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All
potential risks and/or advantages of ginger may not be known. Additionally, there are no
regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances
where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or
other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize
the risk of contamination.
Ginger may also have uses other than those listed in this product guide.
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