Some studies show ginger can help reduce inflammation in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Taking ginger for inflammation is considered a fairly low-risk treatment option. Ginger may have a mild anti-coagulate effect, meaning that it decreases the blood's ability to clot. Patients...
Ginger as an Anti-inflammatory for Pain Relief Ginger possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation and pain associated with conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle soreness, fevers, headaches, toothaches and menstrual cramps. Ginger for Arthritis and Rheumat...
It is widely common to useginger for inflammation, to counterheadaches,migraines, andswelling. Research published inThe Journal of Pain(2010) suggests that ginger may reduce muscle pain, while another study fromArthritis and Rheumatism(2001) showed the significant effect of ginger in reducing the sym...
In Ayurvedic medicine, ginger has been used as a carminative, sweat-inducing, anti-seizure, circulation stimulator, and for the treatment of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis. The main medicinal value of ginger is due to gingerol and shogaol, which both possess potent antioxidant activity. Ging...
The study found that supplementing with ginger was associated with beneficial changes in markers of inflammation as well as reductions in rheumatoid arthritis disease activity scores. Ginger for osteoarthritis Three clinical trials investigating ginger supplementation for knee osteoarthritis have provided ...
This chapter aims to review 16 clinical trials using ginger supplementation as a preventative agent or treatment for inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, dysmenorrhea, and respiratory conditions. The recent and abundant clinical trials reviewed here demonstrate compelling ...
Traditional uses for this spice include nausea, colds, arthritis pain, migraines, and high blood pressure. (1) It’s also a popular cooking ingredient in these cultures, enjoyed in both meat- and vegetable based dishes. As a health tonic, ginger is typically given at a dosage of 1 gram,...
Ginger has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treatingnausea and vomitingafter surgery, dizziness, menstrual pain, arthritis, preventing morning sickness. Ginger has also been used for weight loss and to prevent motion sickness and seasickness. ...
found that [8]-gingerol, a close relative of [6]-gingerol, could inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme activated during inflammation that is responsible for making prostaglandins. This effect is significant as COX-2 inhibitors are commonly used to relieve pain, particularly in arthritis. ...
like arthritis and colitis. For example, ginger seems to have a delayed therapeutic action, so it can be used for chronic pain—but might not be helpful for more acute pain, like from a headache.2This same review noted that turmeric was shown to improve the quality of life and decrease ...