Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the body system: Solar Plexus
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Within these philosophies, the Solar Plexus is associated with digestion, personal power, and energy. Ginger is widely regarded in these traditions as a warming herb that stimulates digestive fire ("agni" in Ayurveda), which is believed to reside in the Solar Plexus region. Ginger has been used to treat digestive discomfort, nausea, and sluggishness, all symptoms thought to be connected to imbalances in this energy center. While modern science does validate ginger's efficacy for certain digestive ailments (like nausea), there is limited scientific evidence directly connecting ginger to the concept of the Solar Plexus or energy systems as described in traditional frameworks. Thus, ginger's use for supporting the Solar Plexus is primarily based on tradition rather than scientific validation. In summary, ginger is traditionally used to support digestive health, which in turn is linked to the Solar Plexus in holistic health systems, but its specific use for the Solar Plexus is not scientifically established.
Other ingredients that support Solar Plexus
ashwagandhachamomile
turmeric
dandelion
ginger
ginseng
gotu kola
licorice root
magnesium
slippery elm bark
vitamin B
Other body systems supported by ginger
ArteriesBlood
Brain
Bronchials
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Female Reproductive System
Gall Bladder
Gastrointestinal Tract
Heart
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Nerves
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Small Intestines
Solar Plexus
Spleen
Stomach
Sweat Glands
Taste
Tonsils
Urinary System
Uterus
Vocal Cords
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
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
