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Have
you checked out NCCIH’s HerbList™ app, our
new app for research-based information about the safety and effectiveness of
herbal products? It’s available now for both iOS and Android. We’d like to share
some of the information you can get through the app. Today, we’re highlighting
the herb ginger.
People
use ginger as a dietary supplement for nausea and arthritis. There’s some
evidence that ginger may help relieve pregnancy-related nausea. Ginger may also
help to control nausea related to cancer chemotherapy when used in addition to
conventional anti-nausea medication. However, it’s unclear whether ginger is
helpful for nausea from other causes or for arthritis symptoms.
Ginger
can have mild side effects in some people such as abdominal discomfort, heartburn,
diarrhea, and gas. It may have special risks for people with gallstone disease
and those who take anticoagulants. Although several studies have found no
evidence of harm from taking ginger during pregnancy, it’s uncertain whether
ginger is always safe for pregnant women. If you’re considering using ginger
while you’re pregnant, consult your health care provider.
You
can get more information about ginger—and more than 50 other popular herbs—from
HerbList, even if you don’t have Internet access. Once you’ve downloaded it,
HerbList works offline. It’s fast and it’s free!
HerbList™ is a mark of the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services.
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