Description
Cautions & Warnings:
Always read the label. Follow directions for use. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
Information:
Ginger has been used in traditional Western herbal medicine for thousands of years with its most well-known benefit being nausea relief, particularly nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, travel sickness and pregnancy. But did you know that this humble herb has a multitude of other health benefits? Pain Relief: Ginger helps reduce the frequency of and provide temporary relief from migraine headaches. With antispasmodic, analgesic (acting to relieve pain) and anti-inflammatory qualities, research shows that ginger can also help reduce the symptoms of period pain and cramping in some women when taken during menstruation.* Mild Joint Inflammation Ginger has been shown to help relieve mild pain, swelling, aches and muscular discomfort, thanks to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions.
Digestion:Â As an antiemetic and antispasmodic herb, ginger helps reduce gastrointestinal discomfort, digestive upset, bloating, indigestion, flatulence and colic.
Circulation:Â Ginger aids in the maintenance of peripheral circulation to relieve cold hands and feet.
Nausea:Â Ginger helps in reducing the severity and duration of nausea and vomiting associated with both motion sickness and pregnancy related sickness.
References:
1. Rahnama, P. et al. Effect of Zingiber officinale R. rhizomes (ginger) on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a placebo randomized trial. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012; 12: 92 – 100.
2. Jenabi, E. The effect of ginger for relieving of primary dysmenorrhoea. JPMA 63: 8, 2013
