Ginger
Running Head: Herbal report on Ginger
Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Ginger
Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Ginger Ginger has been grown for over 4,400 years. It is a widely used cooking spice. Ginger comes from the plant Zingiber Officinale. In ancient times ginger was used to treat a variety of medical conditions. To name a few, in China, it is used for digestion, nausea, and diarrhea. Ginger is one of the more widely used herbs in America and is found in most grocery, drug and health food stores (Umm, 2004). Forms of Ginger Ginger can be purchased and used in many forms. Various forms of ginger include: whole raw root, whole fresh root, dried roots, powdered, crystalized, preserved, or pickled. Ginger root is also added into many medicines, foods, and even in the popular drink Ginger Ale(theepicentre,2003).
Uses for ginger
One of the main medical uses for ginger is nausea and vomiting. Two studies have found ginger more effective than the placebo in treating morning sickness in women with severe vomiting. Research has been done on ginger treatment with nausea and vomiting after surgery. Further studies need to be done to test its effectiveness. Several studies done on sailors proved ginger to be effective on motion sickness. Many prefer to take ginger as an alternative to other medications for motion sickness. Ginger sometimes added to tea is used to treat a cold, flu, headache, and menstrual cramps. Ginger can also be used for inflammation. Several studies have shown that it is effective against osteoarthritis, reducing the amount of pain medication the patient was taking. However few studies indicate that it worked no better than ibuprofen. Studies are being done, however it is to early to tell, the effects that ginger has on lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots (Umm, 2004). "In the Philippines it is chewed to expel evil spirits(theepicentre, 2003)." Henry XIII
Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Ginger
Alternative and Complementary Therapies; Ginger Ginger has been grown for over 4,400 years. It is a widely used cooking spice. Ginger comes from the plant Zingiber Officinale. In ancient times ginger was used to treat a variety of medical conditions. To name a few, in China, it is used for digestion, nausea, and diarrhea. Ginger is one of the more widely used herbs in America and is found in most grocery, drug and health food stores (Umm, 2004). Forms of Ginger Ginger can be purchased and used in many forms. Various forms of ginger include: whole raw root, whole fresh root, dried roots, powdered, crystalized, preserved, or pickled. Ginger root is also added into many medicines, foods, and even in the popular drink Ginger Ale(theepicentre,2003).
Uses for ginger
One of the main medical uses for ginger is nausea and vomiting. Two studies have found ginger more effective than the placebo in treating morning sickness in women with severe vomiting. Research has been done on ginger treatment with nausea and vomiting after surgery. Further studies need to be done to test its effectiveness. Several studies done on sailors proved ginger to be effective on motion sickness. Many prefer to take ginger as an alternative to other medications for motion sickness. Ginger sometimes added to tea is used to treat a cold, flu, headache, and menstrual cramps. Ginger can also be used for inflammation. Several studies have shown that it is effective against osteoarthritis, reducing the amount of pain medication the patient was taking. However few studies indicate that it worked no better than ibuprofen. Studies are being done, however it is to early to tell, the effects that ginger has on lowering cholesterol and preventing blood clots (Umm, 2004). "In the Philippines it is chewed to expel evil spirits(theepicentre, 2003)." Henry XIII
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