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Ginger's historical benefits have been confirmed by modern research. Because ginger contains 180 times the digesting power of papaya and stimulates fat digesting bile as well as the growth of friendly intestinal flora, ginger restores balance and potentiates proper digestive function. These benefits also contribute to ginger's ability to enhance the utilization of other dietary supplements. Additionally, ginger contains at least 12 antioxidant compounds and recent research in Denmark, India and Japan suggest that ginger modulates prostaglandins thereby promoting circulatory health and balancing the inflammatory process. Ginger is the common name for the monocotyledonous perennial plant Zingiber officinale. The term is also used to describe the edible part of the plant which is commonly used as a spice in cooking throughout the world. Often erroneously referred to as "ginger root", the edible section is actually the horizontal subterranean stem or rhizome of the plant. The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation known to originate in China and then spread to India, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and the Caribbean Ginger contains up to 3% of an essential oil that causes the fragrance of the spice. The main constituents are sesquiterpenoids with (-)-zingiberene as the main component. Lesser amounts of other sesquiterpenoids (ß-sesquiphellandrene, bisabolene and farnesene) and a small monoterpenoid fraction (ß-phelladrene, cineol, and citral) have also been identified. The pungent taste of ginger is due to nonvolatile phenylpropanoid-derived compounds, particularly gingerols and shogaols. The latter are formed from the former when ginger is dried or cooked. Zingerone is also produced from gingerols during this process, and it is less pungent and has a spicy-sweet aroma The medical form of ginger historically was called "Jamaica ginger"; it was classified as a stimulant and carminative, and used frequently for dyspepsia and colic. It was also frequently employed to disguise the taste of medicines. Ginger is on the FDA's 'generally recognized as safe' list, though it does interact with some medications, including warfarin. Ginger is contraindicated in people suffering from gallstones as the herb promotes the release of bile from the gallbladder.[3] Ginger may also decrease joint pain from arthritis, though studies on this have been inconsistent, and may have blood thinning and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for treating heart disease. The characteristic odor and flavor of root is caused by a mixture of zingerone, shoagoles and gingerols, volatile oils that compose about one to three percent of the weight of fresh ginger. In laboratory animals, the gingerols increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract and have analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial properties According to a 1998 report that reviewed the results from 10 clinical studies, it also helps to suppress the nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. However, a 2002 conference presentation cautions family physicians to reconsider recommending it to their pregnant patients because of the possibility for miscarriage. It lowers cholesterol levels by impairing cholesterol absorption, helping it convert to bile acids and then increasing bile elimination. In a 1998 study, rabbits were fed both cholesterol and 200 mg of extract. The rabbits had a smaller amount of atherosclerosis. It also enhances blood circulation and acts as a blood thinner. Coughs can be relieved by drinking tea made from dried or powdered. It is pungent taste that releases secretions to help throat congestion. Preliminary studies also show it may have potential cancer-fighting properties. No definitive results have been reported and research continues.

The information presented is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.

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