Ginger
Overview
Ginger root, the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, is used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Botanical Name
Zingiber officinale
Ginger is from the Ginger (Zingiberaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Ginger
Cardiovascular System
Ginger may help to prevent Atherosclerosis by lowering serum Cholesterol levels, inhibiting abnormal Blood Clotting, and improving Blood Circulation. [1]
Ginger may improve Blood Circulation.
Ginger may prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by inhibiting Platelet Aggregation due to its Gingerol content. [2]
Ginger may increase the contraction strength of the Heart and may improve Energy production in the Heart due to its ability to increase the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) by the Heart. [3]
Ginger may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [4]
Ginger may help to prevent Thrombosis. [5]
Digestive System
Ginger may improve the function of the Digestive System. [6]
Ginger may stimulate the flow of Bile from the Gallbladder (i.e., it functions as a ). [7]
Ginger (tea) may alleviate Colic. [8]
Ginger may “cleanse” the Colon.
Ginger may be useful for the treatment of Crohn's Disease due to its ability to inhibit the excessive production of (pro-inflammatory) Leukotriene B4 that occurs during Crohn’s Disease. [9]
Ginger may be useful for the treatment of Escherichia coli-induced Diarrhea. [10]
Ginger may alleviate Diverticulosis.
Ginger may help to prevent Ulcers - Gastric. [11]
Ginger may temporarily alleviate Gastritis.
Ginger may temporarily alleviate Flatulence.
Ginger may temporarily alleviate Indigestion. [12]
Ginger may enhance gastrointestinal motility and may alleviate Abdominal Cramps in Irritable Bowel Syndrome patients. [13]
Ginger may help to protect the Stomach from the toxic effects of Alcohol and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). [14]
Ginger may be useful for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis due to its ability to inhibit the excessive production of (pro-inflammatory) Leukotriene B4 that occurs during Ulcerative Colitis. [15]
Ginger, when taken in 1,000 mg per day, may prevent Vomiting due to its Shogaol content. [16]
Excretory System
Ginger may lower urinary Protein levels in Diabetic Nephropathy patients. [17]
Ginger may induce Perspiration.
Immune System
Ginger may help to prevent/treat Allergies. [18]
Ginger may help to prevent Cancer - Bladder. [19]
Ginger may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [20]
Ginger may help to prevent Cancer - Colon due to its Gingerol content. [21]
Ginger may inhibit many types of Bacteria - Detrimental, including: [22]
Helicobacter pylori [24]
Streptococcus pneumoniae [27]
Ginger may reduce Fever. [28]
Ginger may inhibit Inflammation by suppressing the production of inflammatory Eicosanoids such as Prostaglandin E2 and Leukotriene B4. [29]
Ginger may stimulate the death (apoptosis) of Leukemia cells due to its Gingerol content. [30]
Ginger may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Liver cells. [31]
Ginger may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Lung cells. [32]
Ginger may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Ovaries. [33]
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