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Morning Sickness | 1 gram powder daily |  [3 stars] Ginger, well-known for alleviating nausea and improving digestion, appears to be an effective and safe treatment for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. |
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Motion Sickness | Adults: 500 mg one hour before travel and then 500 mg every two to four hours as necessary; children: 250 mg (half dose) | [3 stars] Ginger may help prevent and treat mild to moderate cases of motion sickness. Studies have shown it to be as effective as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) but with fewer side effects. |
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Osteoarthritis | 510 mg daily of a concentrated herbal extract, taken in divided doses | [3 stars] Ginger has historically been used for arthritis and rheumatism. Studies have shown it to be effective at relieving pain and swelling in people with osteoarthritis. |
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Dysmenorrhea | 250 mg four times per day, beginning at the start of menstruation and continuing for three days
|  [2 stars] In a double-blind trial, ginger powder was as effective as anti-inflammatory medication (mefenamic acid and ibuprofen) in relieving symptoms of dysmenorrhea.
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Epilepsy
(Asian Ginseng, Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | 2.5 grams a day of sho-saiko-to or saiko-keishi-to in tea or capsules | [2 stars] The Chinese herb bupleurum is included in two herbal formulas, sho-saiko-to and saiko-keishi-to. Both have been shown to be helpful for epilepsy. |
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Hepatitis
(Asian Ginseng, Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | Take 2.5 grams of sho-saiko-to three times per day | [2 stars] Trials have shown that the bupleurum-containing formula sho-saiko-to can help reduce symptoms and blood liver enzyme levels in people with chronic active viral hepatitis. |
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Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity | 2 to 4 grams daily fresh ginger or equivalent for indigestion | [2 stars] Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea effects, has a history of use in treating gastrointestinal complaints, from flatulence to ulcers. It has been shown to enhance intestinal movements that aid digestion. |
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Liver Cirrhosis
(Asian Ginseng, Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | 2.5 grams of the Chinese herbal formula sho-saiko-to three times daily | [2 stars] The Chinese herb bupleurum is a component of the formula sho-saiko-to, which was shown in one preliminary trial to liver cancer risk in people with liver cirrhosis. |
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Menorrhagia | Refer to label instructions
| [2 stars] In one trial, supplementation with ginger powder decreased the amount of menstrual bleeding in teenage girls who had been experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding. |
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Migraine Headache | Refer to label instructions
| [2 stars] Anecdotal evidence suggests ginger may be used for migraines and the accompanying nausea. |
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Pre- and Post-Surgery Health | 1 gram of powder in a capsule 60 minutes before receiving general anesthesia (inform your anesthesiologist) | [2 stars] Ginger has antinausea properties and may prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting. |
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Vertigo | 1 gram of powdered root daily | [2 stars] Ginger has been shown to be effective at reducing symptoms. |
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Atherosclerosis | Refer to label instructions
|  [1 star] Supplementing with ginger may reduce platelet stickiness. |
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Hay Fever
(Asiasarum Root, Cassia Bark, Licorice, Ma Huang, Peony, Pinellia, Schisandra) | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] The Japanese herbal formula known as sho-seiryu-to has been shown to reduce symptoms, such as sneezing, for people with hay fever. |
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HIV and AIDS Support
(Asian Ginseng, Bupleurum, Cassia Bark, Chinese Scullcap, Jujube, Licorice, Peony, Pinellia) | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] The herbal formula sho-saiko-to has been shown to have beneficial immune effects on white blood cells in people infected with HIV. |
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(Bupleurum, Dan Shen, Schisandra, Wormwood) | Take a Chinese herbal formula containing wormwood under the guidance of a qualified practitioner | [1 star] A standardized Chinese herbal combination containing extracts from plants including wormwood, ginger, bupleurum, schisandra, and dan shen reduced IBS symptoms in one study. |
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Low Back Pain | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Herbalists often use ginger to decrease inflammation and the pain associated with it, including for those with low back pain. |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Ginger is an Ayurvedic herb used to treat people with arthritis. Taking fresh or powdered ginger may reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. |
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