Ginger Root Powder 500 g, 300 g, 100 g, 50 g 25 g

Ginger Root – 500 g ($16.99), 300 g ($11.99), 100 g ($7.99), 50 g ($5.99)

Benefits:
For 2,500 years, ginger has played an important role in Asian medicine. It has traditionally been used to promote cleansing of the body through perspiration, to calm nausea, and to stimulate the appetite. It also has been used as an expectorant and an astringent. In Indian ayurvedic medicine, it is used for anorexia, dyspeptic conditions, and sore throats. Also, in Persian unani tibb systems of medicine, ginger is commonly used for the treatment of arthritis. Traditional Chinese medicine uses it for treating colds, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath. In China, ginger also has been put to the novel use of helping to turn breech babies by giving the mother ginger teas before delivery.

Ginger is an inexpensive, effective, and nearly universally available remedy for inflammation and pain. The German Commission E has approved it for loss of appetite, travel sickness, and dyspeptic complaints.

Nutrition
As mentioned above, ginger is full of protective compounds, most notably gingerol, but also:

• shogaol
• paradol
• zingerone
• terpenes
• polysaccharides
• lipids
• organic acids
• raw fibers

A 100-gram serving of raw ginger root contains approximately:

• Calories:                       80
• Total Carbohydrates: 17.8 g
• Fiber:                              2 g
• Sugar:                             1.7 g
• Total Fat:                        0.8 g
• Saturated Fat:                0.2 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat:    0.2 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Trans Fat:                        0 g
• Protein:                            1.8 g
• Sodium:                         13 mg (0.6% DV*)
• Copper:                           0.2 mg (22% DV)
• Vitamin B6:                    0.2 mg (12% DV)
• Magnesium:                 43 mg (10% DV)
• Potassium:                 415 mg (9% DV)
• Manganese:                   0.2 mg (9% DV)
• Vitamin C:                       5 mg (6% DV)
• Niacin:                             0.8 mg (5% DV)
• Phosphorus:                 34 mg (3% DV)
• Iron:                                 0.6 mg (3% DV)

*Daily Value: Percentages are based on a diet of 2,000 calories a day.

In addition to the nutrients listed above, ginger also contains a small amount of calcium, zinc, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamine.

However, keep in mind that most people consume a very small portion of ginger, so it should be combined with a variety of other nutrient-dense foods to meet your micronutrient needs.

Contains Gingerol  Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for many of ginger’s potential medicinal properties.

Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, according to researchTrusted Source. It may help reduce oxidative stress, which results from having too many free radicals in the body.

Nausea  One of ginger’s best-known uses is quelling queasy stomach and nausea. It is an age-old remedy for morning sickness. In one study, pregnant women using 1 gram of ginger daily for four days had less severe and fewer episodes of nausea and vomiting. However, the German Commission E and the American Herbal Products Association recommend that pregnant women do not use ginger during pregnancy. Pregnant women should consult their obstetrician before using it.

Sometimes ginger is touted for easing motion sickness and for reducing nausea and vomiting after surgery, but these studies have been unconvincing. Ginger root contains compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which work as anti-emetics, drugs that are effective against vomiting and nausea. The added benefit is that the action of these compounds is local on the stomach and does not affect the central nervous system as may other anti-emetics. Ginger stimulates the flow of saliva, bile, and gastric juices. It suppresses gastric contractions while increasing peristalsis, whereby food is pushed down the intestines.

Using 1 gram of ginger root powder reduced symptoms of seasickness such as nausea, vomiting, vertigo, and cold sweating compared to a placebo in a group of naval cadets unaccustomed to sea travel. However, in contrast, another study found that ginger was as good as equivalent to six other commonly used nonherbal drugs to treat motion sickness, making a good natural option to these pharmaceuticals. The dose used was 500 milligrams of ginger root.

Controlled clinical studies have found ginger to be more effective in relieving nausea in some cases than dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), the popular over-the-counter (OTC) remedy for motion sickness.

Ginger may be useful in preventing nausea and vomiting after surgery, especially when combined with the prescription antinausea drug metoclopramide (Octamide, Reglan). Even with metoclopramide, ginger does not completely eliminate postoperative nausea and vomiting, but these disagreeable symptoms could be reduced. However, in a well-controlled study, adding ginger to orally administered metoclopramide in patients who were receiving the chemotherapeutic drug cisplatin, participants experienced less nausea and vomiting. One study found that ginger also eases nausea caused by treatment with methoxsalen (8-MOP, Oxsoralen-Ultra), a drug taken by people undergoing photopheresis, a form of light-activated chemotherapy for treating T-cell lymphoma. A dose of 1,500 milligrams, or three 500-milligram capsules of ginger, was used in the study confirming this use.

Ginger may be effective against nausea, including pregnancy-related nausea, commonly known as morning sickness.

Ginger may help relieve nausea and vomiting for people undergoing certain types of surgery, and it may also help reduce chemotherapy-related nausea.

Used historically as a natural remedy for sea sickness and morning sickness, perhaps the most well-known of all ginger benefits is its ability to treat nausea and vomiting.

One review looked at the results of 12 studies composed of 1,278 pregnant women and found that it was effective at decreasing symptoms of nausea with minimal risk of side effects. Another study from the University of Rochester Medical Center showed that it helped reduce severity of nausea in patients receiving chemotherapy.

Weight Loss  Ginger may play a role in weight loss, according to studies in humans and animals.

One 2019 review concluded that ginger supplementation significantly reduced body weight, the waist-hip ratio, and the hip ratio in people with overweight or obesity.

Ginger’s ability to influence weight loss may be due to certain mechanisms, such as its potential to reduce inflammation

Inflammation  Although inflammation can be a normal, healthy immune response to injury and infection, chronic inflammation is believed to be a major contributor to conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer.

One review in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine noted that ginger extract is an anti-inflammatory food and may help inhibit the synthesis of certain markers of inflammation. According to a 2020 meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, there’s evidence demonstrating a significant impact of ginger in lowering circulating inflammatory mediators, including C-reactive protein (CRP), hs-CRP and TNF-α levels. There is also a possibility that ginger benefits include preventing blood clots (thus reducing risk of heart attack) due to its natural acids that thin the blood, but studies so far are inconclusive.

Osteoarthritis  Osteoarthritis (OA) involves degeneration of the joints, leading to symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness. Ginger may help reduce pain. However, more research is necessary.

Arthritis, Pain. Ginger inhibits the production of immune-system components called cytokines, chemicals that create a long-term tendency toward inflammation. The published human data on using ginger to treat pain in osteoarthritis are equivocal, but there are data to show that it contains compounds that do interfere with the inflammatory cascade of inflammation and pain receptors. One study showed that ginger was not as effective at reducing the pain of osteoarthritis as ibuprofen, which is one of the usual treatment methods. On the other hand, ginger has been shown to be useful in treating a number of disorders marked by swelling and pain, such as arthritis. In a two-and-a-half-year study in patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, participants experienced improvement with ginger when used at amounts of 1 to 2 grams daily. More than half of the patients in both groups experienced reduced swelling and some reported less pain. The herbal treatment relieved symptoms without the side effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids, which are helpful but can cause serious side effects, especially if used for long periods.

Joint And Muscle Pain

Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, adding ginger into your diet could help treat both muscle pain and arthritis-related joint pain, including from osteoarthritis.

One study showed that daily consumption resulted in moderate to large reductions in muscle pain caused by exercise-induced muscle injury. Another study found that ginger extract helped decrease knee pain and the need for pain medication in individuals with osteoarthritis.

Blood Sugar   Some research suggests ginger may help with lowering or managing blood sugar levels.

A 2022 review found a significant reduction in fasting blood sugar and HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes after taking ginger supplements.  The review looked at results from 10 trials, in which participants took 1,200 to 3,000 milligrams (mg) per day for 8 to 13 weeks. The results did not suggest that ginger supplements affected the lipid profile.

A 2019 review also found evidence that ginger can reduce HbA1c in people with type 2 diabetes, but the authors did not conclude that it can lower fasting blood sugar levels. A 2015 study found that taking 2 grams of ginger powder supplements for 12 weeks could improve apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A-I, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in people with type 2 diabetes when compared with the control group. However, this was one small study, and more research is necessary to confirm these results.

Research shows that ginger helps promote normal blood sugar. That means it may be helpful for reducing negative symptoms associated with high blood glucose levels, such as frequent urination, headaches (including migraines) and increased thirst. According to one 2018 study, it can improve lipid profiles and benefit glucose control, insulin sensitivity and glycosylated hemoglobin to protect against development of type 2 diabetes.

In one 2015 study, ginger supplementation actually reduced fasting blood sugar by 12 percent and improved long-term blood sugar control by 10 percent. A 2021 study conducted on mice found that ginger also has anti-obesity effects and may play a role in modulating development of adipocytes (fat tissue). When mice were fed a high-fat diet, ginger supplementation significantly reduced weight gain, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) and hepatic steatosis (liver fat) without altering food intake. It’s believed to have this effect due to its ability to fight oxidative stress and inflammation that interfere with metabolic health.

Digestion  One of the most powerful ginger benefits is its ability to support digestive health and prevent problems like dyspepsia, a common condition of impaired digestion characterized by symptoms like pain, heartburn, fullness and discomfort.

According to a study in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, ginger helps speed up the emptying of the stomach by 25 percent compared to a placebo in people with indigestion. Another study even found that taking ginger capsules with a meal actually doubled the speed of gastric emptying.

According to a 2024 review, ginger can support digestive health in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by:

• promoting gastric motility, or easing the movement of food through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
• stimulating digestive juices
• relieving GI discomfort

The review also suggests that 2000 mg of ginger daily could help:

• reduce inflammation
• manage dyspepsia, or indigestion
• protect against colorectal cancer
• prevent ulceration in the digestive tract

Stomach Ulcers  Several animal studies have found that ginger benefits may include helping prevent the formation of stomach ulcers, which are painful sores that form in the lining of the stomach and cause symptoms like indigestion, fatigue, heartburn and abdominal discomfort. In fact, one 2011 animal study showed that ginger powder protected against aspirin-induced ulcers by decreasing levels of inflammatory proteins and blocking the activity of enzymes related to ulcer development.

Menstrual Pain  Ginger may help relieve dysmenorrhea, also known as menstrual pain. Some research has suggested that ginger is as effective as mefenamic acid and ibuprofen in relieving menstrual pain. However, more studies are necessary to better understand this.

Unfortunately, symptoms like pain, period cramps (dysmenorrhea) and headaches are commonly associated with menstruation for many women. While some turn to over-the-counter medications to provide symptom relief, natural treatments like ginger can be just as useful at easing menstrual pain.

A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicines showed that ginger reduces menstrual pain as effectively as drugs like ibuprofen and mefenamic acid. Another study in 2009 had similar findings, reporting that it decreased both the intensity and duration of pain.

Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol. In a study using rabbits (which are a good marker of human blood lipids), ginger significantly improved serum lipids and reduced the degree of heart disease after four weeks. In clinical studies conducted in India, the consumption of 5 grams of dried ginger per day for seven days reversed increases in triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol induced by adding 100 grams (nearly 4 ounces) of butter a day to the diet. In another study, powdered ginger inhibited platelets from clumping in twenty patients with heart disease. Patients took 10 grams of the powdered ginger. Using lower doses, such as 1.5 grams and 3 grams, did not have an effect. Interestingly, raw ginger had no effect in healthy people with normal platelet function.

In a 2022 review of 26 trials, researchers found that ginger consumption significantly reduced triglycerides and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, while increasing high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or “good” cholesterol.

More research is necessary. Speak with a doctor if you have concerns about your cholesterol levels. Your doctor can advise on whether ginger may help, as well as recommending other methods of managing cholesterol.

From producing bile to manufacturing hormones, cholesterol is essential to overall health. However, high levels of cholesterol can build up in the blood, causing blockages and increasing your risk of heart disease.

One of the biggest ginger benefits is its ability to naturally lower cholesterol levels and triglycerides to reduce your risk of heart problems. A study conducted at Babol University of Medical Sciences in Iran found that ginger capsule supplementation (3 g/day in 3 divided doses) was able to significantly reduce bad LDL cholesterol and raise beneficial HDL cholesterol compared to a placebo. An animal study also showed that ginger was nearly as effective in lowering cholesterol (improving cholesterol markers) as atorvastatin, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood cholesterol.

Cancer  Ginger may have anticancer properties due to gingerol and various other antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.

According to a 2022 review, in vitro studies suggest that ginger may help prevent cancer cells. However, the review also notes that clinical trials do not support these findings and have inconsistent results.

Most studies relating to ginger and cancer risk have not involved humans. While ginger may have some anticancer properties, more research is necessary. One of the most impressive effects of ginger is its anti-cancer properties thanks to the presence of a powerful compound called 6-gingerol.

A 2018 study found that ginger derivatives, in the form of an extract or isolated compounds, exhibit relevant antiproliferative, antitumor, invasive and anti-inflammatory activities. This means you can add it to your list of cancer-fighting foods.

Test-tube studies show that this spice’s components may be effective in blocking cancer cell growth and development for ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancer. However, more research is needed to determine how well it can inhibit cancer and how it may translate to humans.

Brain Function, Alzheimer’s Disease  Some 2022 research suggests that 6-shogaol and 6-gingerol — compounds in ginger — may help prevent degenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation may be key drivers of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline. Ginger may help protect against these, though more research is necessary.

Ginger is a great food for the brain. Neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s have been linked to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the brain. With its wealth of antioxidants and potent anti-inflammatory properties, ginger is believed to play an important role in the health of your brain.

Several animal studies have found evidence that ginger could help protect against brain aging and cognitive decline. Not only that, but a 2012 study also found that ginger helped improve cognitive function and attention in middle-aged women.

Infections  Ginger’s antimicrobial properties could make it useful for fighting bacterial and fungal infections.

A 2020 study found it may be effective against:

• Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), which is responsible for a range of conditions
• Escherichia coli (E. coli), a cause of intestinal infections
• Candida albicans (C. albicans), which causes fungal infections in the mouth and vagina

Further studies are necessary to better understand the potential benefits of ginger against infections.

Fungal infections cause a wide variety of conditions, from yeast infections to jock itch and athlete’s foot. Fortunately, ginger helps kill off disease-causing fungi due to its powerful antifungal properties. A 2016 test-tube study found ginger extract to be effective against two types of yeast that commonly cause fungal infections in the mouth. Another test-tube study measured the antifungal effects of 29 plant species and found that ginger was among the most effective at killing off fungus.

In addition to its antifungal properties, ginger boasts the ability to fight off bacterial infections as well, such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia and bronchitis. According to one test-tube study, the compounds found in this spice could help inhibit the growth of certain strains of bacteria that cause gum disease. Another test-tube study showed that ginger extract was effective against several strains of drug-resistant bacteria as well.

Parasitic Infection. Ginger contains a chemical called zingibain, which dissolves parasites and their eggs. In Japan, ginger’s antiparasitic effect is put to use in the preparation of sushi, which is traditionally eaten with pickled ginger. In the laboratory, ginger have been shown to kill the anisakid worm, a parasite sometimes carried in raw fish, within sixteen hours, about the length of time the parasite would have to establish itself in the digestive tract after consumption of contaminated fish. In addition, ginger tea is useful as a supplement in treating schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease increasingly prevalent among tourists returning to the United States.

Recommended Use
Ginger is available in capsules, pickles, tablets, and teas, and as hexanol extracts. Ginger teas can be made into compresses. (See COMPRESSES in Part Three.) The daily dosage for pills is 2 to 4 grams of ginger root. Ginger may cause stomach irritation, so no more than 6 grams should be consumed on an empty stomach.

Although there are warnings in Chinese medicine about the use of ginger during pregnancy, used in moderation (the equivalent of 2 teaspoons, or 1 gram, two to three times per day) will likely pose no risk to the health of the mother or developing baby. Recent studies indicate that eating as much as 2 to 3 tablespoons of raw ginger or 5 to 8 tablespoons of cooked ginger (15 or 40 grams, respectively) daily will not stimulate uterine contractions. However, do not use ginger without checking with your obstetrician first.

Ginger should not be taken if you have gallstones or are at risk of hemorrhage. Too much ginger can cause skin irritation, central nervous system depression, and cardiac arrhythmias. Ginger can increase the potency of prescription medications used to prevent blood clots, such as aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), ticlopidine (Ticlid), or warfarin (Coumadin). Combining ginger with these medications could result in unexpected bleeding. Be sure to discuss the use of ginger with your physician before taking the herb to control nausea after surgery. If bleeding is a major risk, ginger should be avoided.

Ginger can prolong the sleeping time induced by barbiturates. Ginger has no detectable effects on the central nervous system itself, but probably increases the absorption of barbiturates in the digestive tract. If you are taking any kind of medication to induce sleep, you should use ginger with caution.

The daily consumption of ginger root may interfere with the absorption of dietary iron and fat-soluble vitamins. Avoid taking ginger for two weeks prior to undergoing elective surgery.

Botanical Name: Zingiber officmale
English: Ginger, Adrakh
French: Racine de gingembre
Also, known as: Sunthi, Nagara, Ardraka, Gan jiang. Shen pang, South, Kanubhadra, Srangavera, Ada, Adu Alla, Hasshunti, Inchi, Ardrak, Ale, Adi, Adrak Injee, Allam, lakottai Inji, Allamu, Allam, Adrak MahauAadha, Nagara, Visva, Visvabhesaja, Adasuth, Andar Shuth, Suntha, Sundh, Suntha, Sonth, Shunthi Shonth, Chukku, Sunth, Sunthi, Sund, Sukku, Chukku, Sonthi, Sunthi, Sonth, Zanjabeel
Habitat: Asia
Origin: Canada
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Root

General Information:
Ginger is native to Asia. The plant grows to a height of about 2 to3 feet and has white or yellow flowers. It grows in hot, humid, subtropical climates in many parts of the world. The herb has broad leaves, arising from the ground. It rarely flowers. The fresh root is called adrak and the dried root sonth in most parts of India. Before drying, the rhizome is boiled in water and the outer corky layers are scrapped. It is cut longitudinally and dried. Throughout the whole of Asia, from China to Turkey, ginger has a reputation for being a powerful aphrodisiac. In traditional Chinese medicine, the dry ginger rhizome is used to expel interior cold, while fresh ginger disperses exterior cold (Bone 1997)
Ginger is an important spice that is much used in Asian cooking to flavour meat dishes, marinades, fish, curries, soups, sauces, rice dishes, and stir frys.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. SO you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
All information on this website is for educational purpose ONLY.
This information has not been evaluated by Health Canada.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.