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Asked 2nd Apr, 2020

What are the health and medicinal benefits of Ginger?

Are there therapeutic benefits of Ginger? What are the health and medicinal benefits of Ginger? What do we benefit from using it?

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11th Apr, 2022
syed jaffar abbas Zaidi
Dow University of Health Sciences

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2nd Apr, 2020
Arvind Singh
Banaras Hindu University
Ginger is useful in treatment of Type 2 diabetes.
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10th Oct, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Emmanuel Vijayanand Murray and Ritesh Dwivedi for your valued and insightful contributions
2 Recommendations
25th Oct, 2020
Chuck A Arize
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Ginger can be used to treat nausea.
5 Recommendations
26th Oct, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Chuck A Arize for your valued and insightful contribution
1 Recommendation
26th Oct, 2020
G. Stephen
St. Xavier's University, Kolkata
26th Oct, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks G. Stephen for sharing the link
1 Recommendation
1st Nov, 2020
Chuck A Arize
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Ginger has been known to help treat chronic indigestion.
5 Recommendations
2nd Nov, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Chuck A Arize for your valued and insightful contribution
1 Recommendation
13th Dec, 2020
Chuck A Arize
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea, including chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery, and morning sickness.
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14th Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Chuck A Arize for your valued and insightful contribution
3 Recommendations
20th Dec, 2020
Shaimaa Younus Ibraheam
University of Mosul
مااعلمه ان الزنجبيل جيد لامراض الجهاز الهضمي لكنه يتسبب في رفع ضغط الدم
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22nd Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Shaimaa Younus Ibraheam, thanks for your insight
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24th Dec, 2020
Nancy Ann Watanabe
University of Oklahoma-Norman
Shaimaa Younus Ibraheam added an answer to this Research Gate discussion 3 days ago, on December 20, 2020, as follows:
مااعلمه ان الزنجبيل جيد لامراض الجهاز الهضمي لكنه يتسبب في رفع ضغط الدم
Translation in English, as follows: " What I know is that ginger is good for digestive diseases but it causes high blood pressure. "
Source: Internet Artificially Intelligent Translator
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24th Dec, 2020
Nancy Ann Watanabe
University of Oklahoma-Norman
@Attallah Sheat,
Attallah Sheat added an answer to this Research Gate discussion on June 3, 2020, as follows:
حسب التجارب والدراسات للزنجبيل فوائد عديدة للجسم لتقوية مناعة الجسم وذلك بمزاجها مع مواد اخرى
Translation in English, as follows: " According to the scientific experiments and studies of ginger, there are many benefits for the body, including the way ginger intake helps to strengthen the immunity of the body by its being put together with other substances." … 
Source: Internet Artificially Intelligent Translator with some interpretive phraseology added by me (N.A.W.).
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24th Dec, 2020
Gulzar Hussain
Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
there are many benefits but very important is boosting immunity and heart
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24th Dec, 2020
Basima A. A. Saleem
University of Mosul
I'm agree with Arvind Singh , Ginger as antioxidant agent and detoxifying agent used against alcohol abuse, also Ginger is anti-diabetic
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25th Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Nancy Ann Watanabe, Gulzar Hussain, and Gulzar Hussain for your valued and insightful contributions
2 Recommendations
26th Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Insightful. Thanks M.K. Tripathi
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26th Dec, 2020
Getasew Amogne Aynalem
Wollo University
In my home country, Ethiopia, we are using it for treatment of viral respiratory tract infections including comon cold, influenza and para influenza, Covid relief etc.
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27th Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Getasew Amogne Aynalem for your valued insight
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27th Dec, 2020
Muhammad Faheem
University of Agriculture Faisalabad
Health benfits of ginger
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27th Dec, 2020
Chuck A Arize
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and shigella, and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay.
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27th Dec, 2020
Teba Majed
Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University
Fights Germs certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and shigella, and they may also keep viruses like RSV at bay.
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28th Dec, 2020
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks Muhammad Faheem, Chuck A Arize, and Teba Majed for your Insightful contributions
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25th Apr, 2021
S J Malik
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it reduces swelling. It is particularly beneficial in treating the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. We also find relief from pain and swelling by taking ginger or applying a ginger compress or patch to our skin.
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25th Apr, 2021
Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Kampala International University (KIU)
Thanks S J Malik for your valued and insightful contribution
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19th Sep, 2021
Raidy Teidy Rojas Angel Bello
University of Ciego de Ávila
Beneficios del jengibre
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19th Sep, 2021
Raidy Teidy Rojas Angel Bello
University of Ciego de Ávila
Beneficios del jengibre
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12th Nov, 2021
Arvind Singh
Banaras Hindu University
Ginger can affect key fundamental processes participating in the COVID-19 pathogenesis due to its anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties.
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12th Nov, 2021
Wasnaa Hadi Abdullah
Mustansiriyah University College of medicine
Ginger is effective in treatment GI upset such as nausea, and help patients with joint problems such as OA, and may improve brain and cardiac functions...
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to your body's DNA. They may help your body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, plus promote healthy aging.
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ground ginger contains some different medicinal benefits than raw ginger root. The process of creating ground ginger reduces the amount of gingerol it contains. Gingerol is the active component of root ginger that provides many medicinal health properties.
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Doctors recommend consuming a maximum of 3–4 grams of ginger extract per day. If you're pregnant, don't consume more than 1 gram of ginger extract per day. Ginger is not recommended for children under the age of 2.
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
You can consume ginger powder in capsule form or mix it into water to make a ginger powder drink. You can also sprinkle ginger powder on your food. Consuming tablespoons of ginger powder in its raw state may cause indigestion, and its taste can be overpowering.
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Some research suggests that a daily intake of ginger may help lower the risk of chronic heart conditions by: lowering hypertension. preventing heart attacks. lowering cholesterol.
1 Recommendation
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger. Ginger, a staple in traditional medicine in India and China for thousands of years, can likewise lower blood pressure and improve circulation ( 37 ). In both human and animal studies, ginger has been shown to reduce high blood pressure, which negatively impacts blood
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger may ease a dry or asthmatic cough, as it has anti-inflammatory properties. It may also relieve nausea and pain. One study suggests that some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, which could reduce coughing.
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
One 2014 study showed that ginger can lower your total cholesterol and triglycerides levels, while a study from 2008 showed that it can reduce LDL cholesterol levels and boost HDL cholesterol. You can add raw ginger to food, or take it as a supplement or powder.
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Some researchers have found evidence that ginger can have an anti-inflammatory effect against respiratory infection.
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You can take ginger in several ways:
Chew dried, crystallized ginger.
Use fresh ginger to make tea.
Eat it raw or add it to food.
Take it in capsule form as directed.
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger is a nutrient powerhouse, says Hope, containing a wide range of vitamins – including vitamin C, and B vitamins thiamine, riboflavin and niacin – along with minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus.
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Side effects of ginger include:
increased bleeding tendency.
abdominal discomfort.
cardiac arrhythmias (if overdosed)
central nervous system depression (if overdosed)
dermatitis (with topical use)
diarrhea.
heartburn.
mouth or throat irritation.
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger can be used as a natural decongestant and antihistamine. Antiviral and antibacterial properties of ginger can help in easing congestion in the chest by drying out excess mucus and stimulating removal of its buildup. Drinking ginger tea for a few times in a day can help in eliminating excess mucus.
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Fresh ginger may be beneficial against respiratory viruses. A 2013 laboratory study showed that fresh ginger had antiviral effects in models of respiratory infection. Dried ginger did not have any effect. Ginger appears to stop the reproduction of a virus.
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger- Eat a small piece of raw ginger or add it to hot water and drink it as a tea to relieve chest congestion.
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger root contains powerful compounds, including gingerols and shogaols, that help inhibit inflammation and protect against cellular damage, which may help support liver health. Plus, ginger may help protect your liver against toxins like alcohol
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12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
High doses of ginger -- more than 5 grams a day -- increase the chances of side effects. Ginger on the skin may cause a rash. Eating or drinking it may cause: Gas.
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger has an excellent safety record in humans. In high doses it may cause sleepiness or heart palpitations. It may also thin the blood. To be safe, don't use it if you are already taking prescription anti-coagulants such as Coumadin (Warfarin).
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Faraed Salman
Erbil polytechnic university
Ginger can be used as a natural decongestant and antihistamine. Antiviral and antibacterial properties of ginger can help in easing congestion in the chest by drying out excess mucus and stimulating removal of its buildup. Drinking ginger tea for a few times in a day can help in eliminating excess mucus.
2 Recommendations
12th Nov, 2021
Ahmed T. Hussein
In people's pharmacy, Ginger comes at the top of the list.
In China and Southeast Asia where it probably originated, it has also been put to a range of medicinal purposes. It is considered good for the digestion and beneficial against congestion.
One of our favorite home remedies for colds is a cup of ginger tea: Peel a piece of fresh ginger root about the size of your thumb and grate it into a cup. Pour boiling water over it and steep for five minutes. Strain the liquid into another cup, sweeten to taste with honey, and enjoy the spicy flavor. It does make one feel better, at least for an hour or two.
More research has been conducted on the ability of ginger to prevent motion sickness than on any other aspect of its use. The part of the plant used is the rhizome (“root”).
3 Recommendations
4th Feb, 2022
Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie
University of Cape Coast / Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
It helps boost the immune system..
2 Recommendations
10th Apr, 2022
Arvind Singh
Banaras Hindu University
Dietary consumption of ginger is safe and exert beneficial effects on human health and wellbeing, with greatest confidence in antiemetic effects in pregnant women, analgesic effects in osteoarthritis, and glycemic control.
6 Recommendations
10th Apr, 2022
Arvind Singh
Banaras Hindu University
11th Apr, 2022
Umme Laila
Government College University Faisalabad
ginger is loaded with antioxidant compounds that prevent stress. it also help to fight against chronic diseases like heart problem, blood pressure problem. improve digestion and immunity. Eating ginger every day can regulate the production of insulin in patients with diabetes.
1 Recommendation
11th Apr, 2022
syed jaffar abbas Zaidi
Dow University of Health Sciences

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