Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Ginger
What is it?
A herb from parts of India, China, Jamaica and other tropical areas.
What does it do?
Ginger works primarily in the digestive tract, boosting digestive fluids and neutralising acids, so it is sometimes used as an alternative to anti-nausea drugs that can affect the central nervous system and cause grogginess.
Common Uses
Alleviates nausea and dizziness, eases muscle aches, relieves cold and flu symptoms, relieves flatulence.
Dosage
Take ginger up to three times a day. The usual dose is 100 to 200mg of standardised extract in a capsule or tablet form, or 1 to 2 grams of fresh powdered ginger, or 1.25cm slice of fresh ginger root.
Caution
Up to 250mg of ginger four times a day may relieve morning sickness during the first two months of pregnancy, but higher doses or longer use require medical attention. Chemotherapy patients should not take ginger on an empty stomach because it can irritate the stomach lining.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.