What is Ginger?
CATEGORY: Nutrition/Diets
TYPES:Generic: GingerBrand:
Ginger root and extract has a long history as a pungent spice for cooking and as an herbal remedy for upset stomach, motion sickness, and loss of appetite. Some controlled studies in humans show ginger reduces nausea and vomiting from some causes.
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How do members experience Ginger?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 31 | 5 | |
| General health | 11 | 2 | |
| Inflammation | 8 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 4 | 1 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Heartburn | 1 | |
| Warm sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 10 |
Member evaluations
Anne Brewitt
evaluated on Nov 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: None
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Dec 15, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for joint pain: None
- Side effects: None
purpleskies
evaluated on Jul 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for rheumatoid arthritis: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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