Ginger Root 5% Gingerols

Botanical: Zingiber officinalis

Family:  Zingiberaceae (ginger)

Other common names:  African Ginger, Jamaica Ginger, Black Ginger, Chiang

Air travel, long car trips, overeating - any of these can have an unsettling effect on your stomach.  But Ginger Root can help!  An excellent herb for nourishing digestive tract health, Ginger has natural soothing properties that help calm a queasy stomach.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
The rhizome of Ginger has been widely distributed in the tropic and semi-tropic regions of the world, and Ginger Root is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid.  Chinese ships carried pots of Ginger aboard when on long sea voyages to prevent scurvy and sea sickness, and a Chinese folk remedy recommends rubbing the cut root of the plant on the scalp to stop hair loss.  Ginger Root has also been used for centuries in Chinese herbal medicine for the positive effects it has on the body, as well as to enhance herbal combinations.  In India, before religious festivals, devotees would avoid Garlic, so as not to offend the deities.  Instead, they consumed Ginger, which left them fragrant and pleasing.  Ginger is considered the "Universal Medicine" by India's Ayurvedic herbalists. Ginger's sweet taste has made it a popular herb, and it is found today in ginger ale, breads, candies and tonics.   By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps to relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping. The primary known constituents of Ginger Root include gingerols, zingibain, bisabolenel, oleoresins, starch, essential oil (zingiberene, zingiberole, camphene, cineol, borneol), mucilage and protein.  Ginger Root is also used to treat nausea related to both motion sickness and morning sickness and is said to be even more effective than Dramamine® in curbing motion sickness, without causing drowsiness.  Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties are thought to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms.  Ginger's therapeutic properties are believed to effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, removing toxins from the body, cleansing the bowels and kidneys, and nourishing the skin.  Other uses for Ginger Root include the treatment of asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems by loosening and expelling phlegm from the lungs.  Ginger Root may also be used to help break fevers by warming the body and increasing perspiration.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
People taking blood thinners (Coumadin, aspirin, etc.) should avoid Ginger, and the herb should be avoided for two weeks prior to elective surgery.  Pregnant women who use Ginger for morning sickness should not take large amounts (many times the recommended dose) nor use it for prolonged periods without consulting a physician.  Ginger increases bile production and should not be used by people with gallstones or gallbladder disease unless supervised by a doctor.

Capsule Information:
Our Ginger Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.