Historical Uses

Ginger, an ancient spice mentioned in both the Bible and the Koran, is most known for its role as a flavoring agent for food in Asian and Indian recipes as well as for medicinal conditions such as headaches, nausea, rheumatism, and colds for over two millennia.

• Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting – Despite the widespread use of the new blockbuster anti-emetic medications (i.e. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist anti-emetics), chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) continues to be reported by up to 70% of adult patients. Clinical studies have demonstrated that certain ginger extracts are significantly effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced nausea without any adverse side effects.
• Pregnancy-Related Nausea and Vomiting – Pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting (PRNV) or morning sickness also called Nausea Gravidarum is a condition that affects more than 50% of all pregnant women. Ginger extracts have been clinically studied for their ability to alleviate pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.
• Motion Sickness Nausea and Vomiting – About 33% of people are susceptible to motion sickness related nausea and vomiting (MRNV) even in mild conditions, while nearly 66% of people are susceptible in more severe conditions. Clinical studies have shown that extracts of ginger drastically diminish the symptoms.
• Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting – Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is primarily caused by anesthesia and other drugs used in surgical procedures, much of which is elective in the United States. Clinical studies have shown that certain ginger extracts may be a safe and effective way of calming post-operative nausea.