Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the health condition: Diarrhea
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and various folk systems across the world. While ginger is best known for its use in alleviating nausea and vomiting, it has also been used traditionally to treat digestive disturbances, including diarrhea. The rationale in traditional systems is typically based on ginger’s reputed ability to “warm” the digestive tract, stimulate digestion, and reduce intestinal spasms, which may indirectly help in cases of diarrhea caused by indigestion or mild gastrointestinal upset.
However, scientific evidence specifically supporting ginger’s use for diarrhea is limited. Most modern research on ginger focuses on its antiemetic (anti-nausea) effects, anti-inflammatory properties, and potential benefits for conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and dyspepsia. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that ginger’s bioactive compounds (like gingerols and shogaols) possess antispasmodic and antimicrobial properties, which could theoretically help with diarrhea, especially if caused by certain pathogens or gut motility issues. Nevertheless, clinical trials directly examining ginger’s effect on diarrhea in humans are scarce and often of low quality.
In summary, ginger’s traditional use for diarrhea is well-documented, but robust scientific validation is lacking. Its potential benefits for diarrhea are plausible but not conclusively proven, so its use for this condition rests primarily on traditional knowledge rather than solid clinical evidence.
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allspice
green chiretta
annatto
anthocyanins
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bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
bamboo
barberry
basil
myrobalan
berry flavor
betel
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
black cumin
black currant
black pepper
blackberry
blueberry
rice
burdock
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carrot
catechins
chamomile
cinnamon
clove
coating
coconut milk
colostrum
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
dog rose
elderberry
fennel
fiber blend (proprietary)
forsythia
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
garlic bulb
ginger
gooseberry
greek mountain tea
green banana
green tea
guar gum
heartwood
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honeysuckle
Japanese sophora
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
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lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
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lactobacillus paracasei
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lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoferrin
lovage
mangosteen
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
moringa
mustard seed
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spruce
oregano
oregon grape
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pectin
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
plantain
plum fruit
pomegranate
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
psyllium
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rhubarb root
saccharomyces boulardii
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
slippery elm bark
sphaeranthus indicus
streptococcus thermophilus
thyme
triphala
vitamin A
mulberry
xylooligosaccharides
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clerodendrum indicum
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pistacia integerrima gall
punarnava
holarrhena antidysenterica
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tinospora cordifolia
blackboard tree
caesalpinia crista
swertia
chaff flower
boxthorne
yarrow
prickly ash
morus
lemongrass
myrrh
siler root
flowering quince
dogwood
dodder
fern
sweet flag
hyacinth bean
sweetgums
lotus seed
morinda
trichosanthes
zanthoxylum
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polyphenols
fulvic acid
aster root
shepherd's purse
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noni
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white oak
algae
indigo leaves
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geranium
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acacia
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bergenin
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Curcuminoid
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Chinese Raisintree
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Other health conditions supported by ginger
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Allergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
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Appetite (deficient)
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Athlete's Foot
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Cellulite
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Cirrhosis of the Liver
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Diarrhea
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Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas (Chinese)
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Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas TCM
Nature's Sunshine Artemisia Combination
Nature's Sunshine Bronchial Formula (Ayurvedic)
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Breathe Activator TCM (formerly Breathe E-Z)
Nature's Sunshine Chinese TCM Positive Pack
Nature's Sunshine Chinese TCM Negative Pack
Nature's Sunshine CLT-X
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Enviro-Detox
Nature's Sunshine FCS II (With Lobelia)
Nature's Sunshine Female Comfort
Nature's Sunshine Gall Bladder Formula
Nature's Sunshine GC-X
Nature's Sunshine Gentle Move
Nature's Sunshine Ginger
Nature's Sunshine Hepatic System
Nature's Sunshine Hi Lipase
Nature's Sunshine JP-X
Nature's Sunshine Kidney Activator TCM
Nature's Sunshine Kidney Activator (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Lactase Plus
Nature's Sunshine LB Extract
Nature's Sunshine Lower Bowel Stimulator (Formerly LBS II)
Nature's Sunshine LBS II
Nature's Sunshine Liquid Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Liver Balance TCM
Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Free
Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Plus
Nature's Sunshine Mineral-Chi Tonic (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator TCM
Nature's Sunshine Nerve Eight
Nature's Sunshine Nervous System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine P-X
Nature's Sunshine Para-Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Proactazyme®
Nature's Sunshine PS II
Nature's Sunshine Respiratory System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Senna Combination
Nature's Sunshine Spleen Activator (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Spleen Activator TCM
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Stress Relief
Nature's Sunshine Stress Relief TCM
Nature's Sunshine Tiao He Cleanse
