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Zingiber officinale (ginger)

Uses: 1) nausea antiemetic [3]; - likely effective for pregnancy & chemotherpy-related nausea [5] 2) inflammation - possibly effective [5] 4) dyspepsia, GI distress Dosage: 1) 0.25-1 g of dried root TID 2) one cup of tea TID 3) discontinue 7 days before surgery [4] Adverse effects: - bleeding [4] Drug interactions: 1) anticoagulants in combination may result in hemorrhage 2) inhibitors of gastric acid production 3) barbiturates 4) hypoglycemic agents 5) antiplatelet agents including NSAIDs Notes: - may be slightly better than placebo for treatment of osteoarthritis [2] - benefit as antiemetic not established [4]

General

pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical

References

  1. Kaiser Permanente, Northern California, Pharmacy update
  2. Journal Watch 21(24):196, 2001 Altman & Marcussen, Arthritis Rheum 44:2531, 2001
  3. Chaiyakunapruk N, Kitikannakorn N, Nathisuwan S, Leeprakobboon K, Leelasettagool C. The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jan;194(1):95-9. PMID: 16389016
  4. Geriatrics at your Fingertips, 13th edition, 2011 Reuben DB et al (eds) American Geriatric Society
  5. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 18, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2018

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