Ginger's History
Yogis from India were probably the earliest to use ginger to promote
mental clarity. Soon, ginger became popular in China, where it was
used in treating nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. It was adopted
for detoxification in the stomach, intestines, and through sweat glands.
In the sixth century, usage of ginger spread to Japan. There, ginger
remains the favored base for soups and sauces, and prescribed topically
for aches and pains. In the Western World, ginger received its debut from
the Muslims, who after occupying Spain, made it popular. The Spaniards
in turn introduced it to the West Indies and Jamaica
Aids Women’s Wellness:
Alleviates hot flashes
Alleviates morning sickness*
Headaches and migraines
Allergies and sinus problems
Motion sickness, vertigo, nausea
Promotes digestion
Protects from ulcers
Protects liver from toxins
Improves blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-oxidant
If pregnant or nursing, consult a health care professional before taking
large amounts of ginger. The German Commission E monograph opposes
ginger use for morning sickness during pregnancy.
Daily consumption of ginger may interfere with the absorption of dietary
iron and fat-soluble vitamins, as well as tetracycline derivatives, oral
anticholinergics, phenothiazines, digoxin, isoniazid, pheytoin, warfarin,
lincomycin, dititalis, nalidixic acid, sulfonamides, and phenothiozines or other
psychoactive agents which are poorly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger may mask the ototoxicity caused by aminoglycoside antibiotics such
as neomycin. It may inhibit urinary excretion of alkaline drugs, such as
amphetamines or quinidine.