Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the health condition: Pain (general remedies for)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for alleviating various types of pain, including musculoskeletal discomfort, headache, and menstrual pain. In recent decades, scientific studies have begun to validate some of these traditional uses, particularly for certain types of pain. The active compounds in ginger, such as gingerols and shogaols, are known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Clinical trials have shown that ginger supplementation can reduce pain in conditions like osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). For instance, randomized controlled trials have reported that daily doses of ginger can significantly decrease pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis compared to placebo. Similarly, several studies have found that ginger is as effective as some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in reducing the severity and duration of menstrual cramps. The proposed mechanisms include inhibition of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways, which are involved in the synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators. However, while the evidence is promising, results across studies are sometimes inconsistent, and more large-scale, high-quality trials are needed to fully establish optimal dosing and long-term safety. Overall, ginger is considered a generally safe and well-tolerated natural remedy for mild to moderate pain, particularly for osteoarthritis and menstrual discomfort.
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barberry
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beta caryophyllene
beta-pinene
betel
bisabolol
black pepper
radish
Indian frankincense
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
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cabbage leaf
California poppy
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cassia bark
celery
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Chinese salvia root
chymotrypsin
cissus quadrangularis
collagen
cordyceps
turmeric
curcumin
devil's claw
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
dog rose
ethanol
fennel
fenugreek
flaxseed
fruit blend (proprietary)
gelatin
ginger
gooseberry
gotu kola
honeysuckle
Japanese sophora
jujube
kudzu
l-phenylalanine
lovage
magnesium
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
mint
nettle
spruce
okra
orange
peppermint oil
perilla
polygala root
protease
pumpkin
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
rutin
saffron
sage
black ginger
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
strawberry
vitamin D
watercress
mulberry
white willow
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sarsaparilla
yellow root
boneset
catnip
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cardamom
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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)
Antibiotics (side effects of)
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Belching
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Bunions
Bursitis
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cellulite
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chest Pain
Chicken Pox
Chills
Cholera
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Circulation (to the brain)
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Hands and Feet
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colic (children)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (lymphatic)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Corns
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Cough (general)
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Cramps (leg)
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Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
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Depression
Dermatitis
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Emphysema
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Enteritis
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Fatty Liver Disease
Fever
Foot Odor
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gall Stones
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Gastritis
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Gout
Halitosis
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Parasites (general)
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Protein Digestion (poor)
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Products containing ginger
Nature's Sunshine CleanStart Mild
Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Anti-Gas Formula (With Lobelia)
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
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Nature's Sunshine Lower Bowel Stimulator (Formerly LBS II)
Nature's Sunshine LBS II
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Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Free
Nature's Sunshine MetaboMax Plus
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Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator (Chinese)
Nature's Sunshine Mood Elevator TCM
Nature's Sunshine Nerve Eight
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Nature's Sunshine P-X
Nature's Sunshine Para-Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
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Nature's Sunshine PS II
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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
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