Zingiber officinale

Herbal Actions

• Aromatic Digestive
• Antiemetic
• Analgesic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Cholagogue
  
  

Used For

• Nausea (morning sickness & motion sickness)
• Loss of appetite
• Digestive stimulant and discomfort (IBS, constipation, vomiting, pain, bloating, wind, & reflux)
• Migraines
• Rheumatic conditions & muscular pain
• Bronchitis
  
  

Avoid If…

You have gallstones or are taking anticoagulation medications (e.g. Warfarin)

References

• Blumenthal, M., & Busse, W. R. (1998). Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, Texas : Boston : American Botanical Council
• World Heath Organisation. (1999). WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants: Volume 1. World Health Organisation, Geneva