Ginger
Ginger is well studied for nausea and some inflammatory outcomes. Evidence strength varies by condition.
Overview
What is ginger?
Ginger is a plant with a wide variety of uses in food and medicine.
Dosage
A typical dose of ginger is 1-3 grams per day.
Effect graph
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SupplementDEX Database
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Database Snapshot
Most ginger research is concentrated in a handful of conditions.
- Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) accounts for 18 of 151 studies (12%).
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) accounts for 17 of 151 studies (11%).
- Osteoarthritis accounts for 16 of 151 studies (11%).
- Sparse coverage remains for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Colorectal cancer, Dyspepsia.
Safety
Ginger is likely safe when used orally.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
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SupplementDEX Database · Hyperemesis gravidarum
2 references1.SupplementDEX Database: Hyperemesis gravidarum — A randomized controlled trial of ginger to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy2004
In 291 pregnant women, ginger 1.05 g/day for 3 weeks was equivalent to vitamin B6 75 mg/day in reducing nausea and vomiting scores in a double-blind RCT.
2.SupplementDEX Database: Hyperemesis gravidarum — Ginger treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum1991
In 27 women with hyperemesis gravidarum, ginger 250 mg four times daily for 4 days significantly reduced vomiting episodes versus placebo in a crossover trial.
3.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Efficacy of Ginger in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis2021
A meta-analysis found ginger significantly reduced pain severity and duration in primary dysmenorrhea versus placebo, with effects comparable to NSAIDs in some trials.
4.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Comparison of the effect of vitamin E, vitamin D and ginger on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea: a single-blind clinical trial2019
In young women with dysmenorrhea, ginger 500 mg/day significantly reduced pain severity comparably to vitamin E and vitamin D versus placebo in a single-blind trial.
5.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Effect of Ginger and Novafen on menstrual pain: A cross-over trial2018
In 168 women aged 18–26 with primary dysmenorrhea, ginger was comparably effective to Novafen (ibuprofen/acetaminophen/caffeine) for menstrual pain relief in a crossover trial.
6.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Dietary supplements for dysmenorrhoea2016
A Cochrane review of dietary supplements for dysmenorrhea found ginger among supplements with evidence of pain reduction, though overall evidence quality was low to moderate.
7.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Efficacy of Ginger for Alleviating the Symptoms of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials2015
A meta-analysis of ginger trials for primary dysmenorrhea found significant reductions in pain severity and duration versus placebo across randomized clinical trials.
8.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — The effect of mefenamic acid and ginger on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized clinical trial2015
In 122 women with primary dysmenorrhea, ginger 250 mg every 6 hours was comparably effective to mefenamic acid 250 mg every 8 hours for pain relief over 2 cycles.
9.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Effect of treatment with ginger on the severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms2014
In 70 women with premenstrual syndrome, ginger 500 mg/day for 3 months significantly reduced physical and psychological PMS symptom scores versus placebo.
10.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Comparison of the effect of ginger and zinc sulfate on primary dysmenorrhea: a placebo-controlled randomized trial2014
In 150 high school students with primary dysmenorrhea, ginger capsules were comparably effective to zinc sulfate and both outperformed placebo for pain relief.
11.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — The effect of ginger for relieving of primary dysmenorrhoea2013
In 70 female students with primary dysmenorrhea, ginger capsules for 3 days at menstruation onset significantly reduced pain severity versus placebo.
12.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Effect of Zingiber officinale R. rhizomes (ginger) on pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea: a placebo randomized trial2012
In 120 university students with moderate-to-severe primary dysmenorrhea, ginger 500 mg/day for 5 days significantly reduced pain intensity versus placebo.
13.SupplementDEX Database: Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) — Comparison of effects of ginger, mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea2009
In 150 students with primary dysmenorrhea, ginger 250 mg four times daily for 3 days was as effective as mefenamic acid and ibuprofen for pain relief.
SupplementDEX Database · Morning sickness
13 references14.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Effect of ginger in the treatment of nausea and vomiting compared with vitamin B6 and placebo during pregnancy: a meta-analysis2022
A meta-analysis of 1,174 pregnant women found ginger significantly more effective than placebo for reducing nausea and vomiting, with efficacy comparable to vitamin B6.
15.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting2014
A systematic review and meta-analysis found ginger significantly reduced nausea and vomiting in pregnancy versus placebo, with no increase in adverse pregnancy outcomes.
16.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Effects of ginger for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a meta-analysis2014
A meta-analysis of 508 pregnant women found ginger 1 g/day significantly reduced nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy versus placebo (pooled OR favoring ginger).
17.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Comparing the effects of ginger and metoclopramide on the treatment of pregnancy nausea2011
In pregnant women with nausea, ginger was comparably effective to metoclopramide for reducing nausea and vomiting severity in a double-blind randomized trial.
18.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy2010
A Cochrane review of interventions for early pregnancy nausea found ginger more effective than placebo for reducing nausea and vomiting, though evidence quality was moderate.
19.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Comparison of the effectiveness of ginger and vitamin B6 for treatment of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy: a randomized double-blind controlled trial2007
In 126 pregnant women with nausea, ginger 650 mg three times daily for 4 days was as effective as vitamin B6 25 mg three times daily for symptom relief.
20.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — A randomized comparison of ginger and dimenhydrinate in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy2007
In 170 pregnant women, ginger 1 g/day was as effective as dimenhydrinate 100 mg/day for reducing nausea and vomiting in a double-blind RCT.
21.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Effectiveness and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting2005
A systematic review of 6 trials (429 pregnant women) found ginger more effective than placebo for pregnancy nausea and vomiting, with no teratogenic signals identified.
22.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Effect of a ginger extract on pregnancy-induced nausea: a randomised controlled trial2003
In 120 pregnant women with morning sickness, ginger extract 125 mg four times daily for 4 days significantly reduced nausea, vomiting, and retching scores versus placebo.
23.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Prospective comparative study of the safety and effectiveness of ginger for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy2003
In a prospective cohort of pregnant women taking ginger for NVP, outcomes were comparable to non-antiemetic controls; patients rated ginger moderately effective for symptom relief.
24.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Ginger syrup as an antiemetic in early pregnancy2002
In 26 pregnant women in the first trimester, ginger syrup 1 tablespoon daily for 2 weeks significantly reduced nausea symptoms versus placebo.
25.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Ginger for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled trial2001
In 70 pregnant women with nausea and vomiting, ginger 1 g/day for 4 days significantly reduced nausea visual analogue scores versus placebo in a double-blind trial.
26.SupplementDEX Database: Morning sickness — Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy2000
An early Cochrane review of 20 trials found ginger more effective than placebo for reducing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy, though study quality was variable.
SupplementDEX Database · Osteoarthritis
16 references27.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Effectiveness and safety of steamed ginger extract on mild osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial2024
In 100 adults with mild knee osteoarthritis, steamed ginger extract 1.6 g/day for 12 weeks significantly reduced pain VAS and WOMAC scores versus placebo.
28.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of a Polyherbal Supplement alongside Standard-of-Care Treatment for Mild Knee Osteoarthritis2021
In 107 adults with symptomatic mild knee osteoarthritis followed ~36 weeks, adding Tregocel® (curcumin, Boswellia, harpagophytum, celery, ginger) to standard care increased 6-minute walk distance by 26 m, improved WOMAC scores, and cut regular OA medication use from 99% to 55%.
29.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Effectiveness of Ginger on Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A PRISMA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2020
A PRISMA meta-analysis found oral and topical ginger significantly reduced pain and improved knee function in osteoarthritis versus placebo across randomized trials.
30.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — A Comparative of Ginger Extract in Nanostructure Lipid Carrier (NLC) and 1% Diclofenac Gel for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)2017
In 120 knee OA patients, ginger extract in nanostructure lipid carrier for 12 weeks produced comparable WOMAC and pain improvements to 1% diclofenac gel.
31.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Effects of Self-Knee Massage With Ginger Oil in Patients With Osteoarthritis: An Experimental Study2017
In 68 knee osteoarthritis patients, self-massage with ginger oil added to standard treatment significantly reduced pain VAS and improved WOMAC scores versus standard care alone.
32.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Efficacy and safety of ginger in osteoarthritis patients: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials2015
A meta-analysis of 593 osteoarthritis patients found oral ginger significantly reduced pain (SMD −0.55) versus placebo with acceptable tolerability.
33.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Improving of Knee Osteoarthritic Symptom by the Local Application of Ginger Extract Nanoparticles: A Preliminary Report with Short Term Follow-Up2015
In 60 knee OA patients, topical ginger extract nanoparticles applied three times daily for 12 weeks significantly improved KOOS scores and pain versus baseline.
34.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Ayurvedic medicine offers a good alternative to glucosamine and celecoxib in the treatment of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled equivalence drug trial2013
In 440 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis over 24 weeks, Ayurvedic formulations containing Boswellia serrata were equivalent to glucosamine sulfate and celecoxib for reducing pain and improving knee function.
35.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Efficacy and tolerability of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in patients of osteoarthritis of knee2013
In 60 knee OA patients, ginger capsules 750 mg/day produced comparable pain relief to diclofenac 50 mg/day in an open-label randomized trial.
36.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Influence of a specific ginger combination on gastropathy conditions in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip2012
In 43 OA patients on NSAIDs, ginger extract 340 mg/day for 4 weeks caused significantly fewer gastropathy symptoms than diclofenac while maintaining pain control.
37.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — The efficacy of Plygersic gel for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee2012
In 50 knee OA patients, topical Plygersic gel (4% ginger plus plai) for 6 weeks was comparably effective to 1% diclofenac gel for pain and function outcomes.
38.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Comparing analgesic effects of a topical herbal mixed medicine with salicylate in patients with knee osteoarthritis2011
In knee OA patients, a topical herbal ointment containing ginger, cinnamon, and sesame oil for 6 weeks reduced pain comparably to salicylate ointment versus baseline.
39.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong2008
In 59 older adults with moderate-to-severe knee pain, aromatherapy massage with ginger and orange oil for 3 weeks significantly reduced pain versus no-massage control.
41.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — Effects of a ginger extract on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis2001
In 261 knee OA patients, ginger extract for 6 weeks significantly reduced knee pain on standing and after walking versus placebo in a double-blind multicenter trial.
42.SupplementDEX Database: Osteoarthritis — A randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of ginger extracts and ibuprofen in osteoarthritis2000
In hip or knee OA patients, ginger extract was comparably effective to ibuprofen for pain relief over 3 weeks in a double-blind crossover trial versus placebo.
40.Comparing the Effects of ginger (Zingiber officinale) extract and ibuprofen On patients with osteoarthritis. See external sourceExternal source
43.SupplementDEX Database: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) — Effect of a Blend of Zingiber officinale Roscoe and Bixa orellana L. Herbal Supplement on the Recovery of Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Induced by Unaccustomed Eccentric Resistance Training: A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial2020
In athletes with delayed-onset muscle soreness, a ginger-containing polyherbal supplement improved muscle recovery markers versus placebo after eccentric exercise in a randomized trial.
44.SupplementDEX Database: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) — The Effects of Pre-Exercise Ginger Supplementation on Muscle Damage and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness2015
In 20 participants, 4 g/day ginger for 5 days before eccentric exercise did not significantly attenuate muscle damage markers or delayed-onset muscle soreness versus placebo.
45.SupplementDEX Database: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) — Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces muscle pain caused by eccentric exercise2010
In 74 volunteers, raw or heated ginger 2 g/day for 11 days significantly reduced eccentric-exercise-induced muscle pain by about 25% versus placebo.
46.SupplementDEX Database: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) — Acute effects of dietary ginger on quadriceps muscle pain during moderate-intensity cycling exercise2008
In 25 adults, a single 2 g ginger dose 30 minutes before cycling at 60% VO2peak did not significantly reduce quadriceps pain or perceived exertion versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Diabetic neuropathy
1 reference47.SupplementDEX Database: Diabetic neuropathy — Effect of topical Zingiber cassumunar on painful diabetic neuropathy: a double-blind randomized-controlled trial2023
In 31 patients with painful diabetic neuropathy on gabapentin, topical Zingiber cassumunar balm 15% three times daily for 8 weeks reduced pain scores versus placebo balm.
SupplementDEX Database · High blood pressure
1 reference48.SupplementDEX Database: High blood pressure — Effect of cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and ginger consumption on blood pressure and a marker of endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial2016
In 204 type 2 diabetes patients, 3 g/day cinnamon for 8 weeks did not differ from other herbal arms on blood pressure or endothelial markers, though ginger reduced systolic blood pressure within group.
SupplementDEX Database · High cholesterol
1 reference49.SupplementDEX Database: High cholesterol — Investigation of the effect of ginger on the lipid levels. A double blind controlled clinical trial2008
In 45 hyperlipidemic patients, ginger powder 3 g/day for 45 days significantly reduced total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Hyperlipidemia
1 reference50.SupplementDEX Database: Hyperlipidemia — The Effect of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Improving Blood Lipids and Body Weight; A Systematic Review and Multivariate Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials2022
A meta-analysis of ginger trials found significant reductions in triglycerides (−12.54 mg/dL) and total cholesterol (−6.53 mg/dL) versus placebo; body weight effects were inconsistent.
SupplementDEX Database · Motion sickness
7 references51.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Effects of ginger on motion sickness and gastric slow-wave dysrhythmias induced by circular vection2003
In 13 volunteers, ginger pretreatment reduced nausea and gastric dysrhythmias induced by circular vection (motion sickness simulation) versus placebo.
52.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Comparison of Seven Commonly Used Agents for Prophylaxis of Seasickness1994
In 1,489 seasickness-prone naval cadets, ginger root was less effective than cinnarizine, cyclizine, and scopolamine for preventing seasickness during open-sea voyages.
53.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Effects of ginger on motion sickness susceptibility and gastric function1991
In 28 volunteers, ginger allowed more head movements before reaching motion sickness endpoint compared to placebo, suggesting modest antimotion sickness activity.
54.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — The anti-motion sickness mechanism of ginger. A comparative study with placebo and dimenhydrinate1989
In a double-blind study, powdered ginger root did not significantly alter nystagmus response to optokinetic or vestibular stimuli versus placebo or dimenhydrinate.
55.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Comparison of efficacy of ginger with various antimotion sickness drugs1988
In a motion sickness prevention trial, three ginger doses performed at placebo level while scopolamine and d-amphetamine were significantly more effective.
56.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Ginger root against seasickness. A controlled trial on the open sea1988
In 80 naval cadets on the open sea, ginger 1 g significantly reduced vomiting and cold sweating versus placebo over 4 hours (protection index 72% for vomiting).
57.SupplementDEX Database: Motion sickness — Motion sickness, ginger, and psychophysics1982
This psychophysics study of ginger and motion sickness provided no extractable clinical outcome data beyond the title.
SupplementDEX Database · Prediabetes
1 reference58.SupplementDEX Database: Prediabetes — Effect of the Consumption of Species from the Zingiberaceae or Berberidaceae Family on Glycemic Profile Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis2025
A meta-analysis of Zingiberaceae and Berberidaceae plant extracts found significant reductions in fasting glucose, HbA1c, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR, with stronger effects for berberidaceae species.
SupplementDEX Database · Type 2 diabetes
4 references59.SupplementDEX Database: Type 2 diabetes — The effect of oral supplementation of ginger on glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus - A systematic review and meta-analysis2024
A meta-analysis found ginger supplementation significantly reduced fasting blood glucose and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes patients versus placebo across 4–12 week trials.
61.SupplementDEX Database: Type 2 diabetes — The effect of zingiber officinale on prooxidant-antioxidant balance and glycemic control in diabetic patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis: a double-blind randomized control trial2023
In 44 diabetic hemodialysis patients, ginger 2000 mg/day for 8 weeks improved prooxidant-antioxidant balance and glycemic control versus placebo.
62.SupplementDEX Database: Type 2 diabetes — The effect of ginger supplementation on metabolic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2022
A meta-analysis found ginger supplementation significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides in type 2 diabetes versus control.
60.SupplementDEX Database: Type 2 diabetes — Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Components of the Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials2018
A meta-analysis of 490 type 2 diabetes patients found ginger significantly reduced fasting glucose, HbA1c, and LDL cholesterol versus placebo.
63.SupplementDEX Database: Allergic rhinitis (Hay fever) — Ginger extract versus Loratadine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial2020
In 40 allergic rhinitis patients, ginger extract 500 mg/day for 3 weeks reduced total nasal symptom scores comparably to loratadine 10 mg/day in a double-blind RCT.
64.SupplementDEX Database: Anorexia-cachexia syndrome — The effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) in patients with advanced cancer2020
In 15 advanced cancer patients, ginger 1650 mg/day for 14 days was evaluated for anorexia-cachexia and gastric motility; the study assessed electrogastrography but was primarily exploratory.
65.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Effect of Zingiber Officinale in the Management of Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Treatment With Cisplatin Associated With Radiotherapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial2023
In cervical cancer patients receiving cisplatin plus radiotherapy, ginger capsules added to standard antiemetics did not significantly reduce nausea and vomiting versus placebo in a triple-blind RCT.
66.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Efficacy of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in Ameliorating Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting and Chemotherapy-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review Update and Meta-Analysis2019
An updated meta-analysis found ginger supplementation significantly reduced chemotherapy-induced nausea severity and vomiting incidence versus placebo across adult cancer trials.
67.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Does the Oral Administration of Ginger Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting?: A Meta-analysis of 10 Randomized Controlled Trials2019
A meta-analysis of 10 RCTs found ginger significantly reduced acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting versus placebo in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
68.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Effects of ginger adjunct to the standard prophylaxis on reducing carboplatin and paclitaxel-induced nausea vomiting: a randomized controlled study2019
In 47 gynecologic cancer patients on carboplatin-paclitaxel, ginger 2 g/day in alternated cycles did not significantly reduce nausea severity beyond standard antiemetic prophylaxis versus placebo.
69.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Efficacy of Ginger in Ameliorating Acute and Delayed Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Patients With Lung Cancer Receiving Cisplatin-Based Regimens: A Randomized Controlled Trial2018
In 140 lung cancer patients on cisplatin, ginger 500 mg/day for 5 days per cycle significantly reduced acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
70.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — The Effect of a Standardized Ginger Extract on Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea-Related Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Moderately or Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial2017
In 51 chemotherapy patients over 3 cycles, standardized ginger extract 1.2 g/day did not significantly improve chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life versus placebo.
71.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Efficacy of ginger for prophylaxis of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients receiving adriamycin-cyclophosphamide regimen: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study2017
In breast cancer patients on adriamycin-cyclophosphamide, ginger 500 mg twice daily for 5 days in alternated cycles did not significantly reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea versus placebo.
72.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of a ginger extract in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients receiving high-dose cisplatin2017
In 121 patients receiving high-dose cisplatin, ginger 160 mg/day did not significantly reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting beyond standard antiemetic prophylaxis versus placebo.
73.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Efficacy of Ginger in Control of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Doxorubicin-Based Chemotherapy2016
In 119 breast cancer patients on doxorubicin-based chemotherapy, ginger 1000 mg/day for 3 days did not significantly reduce nausea and vomiting versus placebo alongside standard antiemetics.
74.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Effect of Ginger and Chamomile on Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Chemotherapy in Iranian Women with Breast Cancer2016
In 65 Iranian women with breast cancer on chemotherapy, ginger 1 g/day for 5 days before and after cycles did not significantly reduce nausea and vomiting versus chamomile or control.
75.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Oral intake of ginger for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting among women with breast cancer2015
In 60 breast cancer patients on chemotherapy, ginger supplementation alongside standard antiemetics did not significantly reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting versus control.
76.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Effects of inhaled ginger aromatherapy on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and health-related quality of life in women with breast cancer2015
In 60 breast cancer patients, inhaled ginger aromatherapy in a crossover design did not significantly reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea scores or improve quality of life versus placebo necklace.
77.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Ginger as an antiemetic modality for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic review and meta-analysis2013
A meta-analysis of 5 RCTs (872 cancer patients) found ginger significantly reduced acute chemotherapy-induced nausea versus placebo but not versus metoclopramide.
78.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Ginger (Zingiber officinale) reduces acute chemotherapy-induced nausea: a URCC CCOP study of 576 patients2012
In 744 cancer patients, ginger 0.5–1.5 g/day for 6 days significantly reduced acute chemotherapy-induced nausea severity on day 1 versus placebo; higher doses were not more effective.
79.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Anti-emetic effect of ginger powder versus placebo as an add-on therapy in children and young adults receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy2011
In 60 pediatric chemotherapy cycles, ginger root powder added to ondansetron and dexamethasone did not significantly reduce acute or delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea versus placebo.
80.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Phase II trial of encapsulated ginger as a treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting2009
In 162 cancer patients with prior chemotherapy-induced nausea, ginger 1.0 g/day for 3 days did not significantly reduce delayed nausea and vomiting versus placebo alongside standard antiemetics.
81.SupplementDEX Database: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) — Antiemetic effect of ginger in gynecologic oncology patients receiving cisplatin2004
In 48 gynecologic cancer patients on cisplatin, ginger 1 g/day for 5 days per cycle was comparable to metoclopramide for reducing emesis in a crossover RCT.
82.SupplementDEX Database: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — Effect of Herbal Medicine Formulation (Compound Honey Syrup) on Quality of Life in Patients With COPD: A Randomized Clinical Trial2022
In 76 COPD patients, a compound honey syrup with ginger and other herbs for 8 weeks significantly improved quality of life versus placebo in a randomized trial.
83.SupplementDEX Database: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — Adjunctive treatment with oral AKL1, a botanical nutraceutical, in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2014
In 33 COPD patients with chronic cough, AKL1 (containing ginkgo, ginger, and Picrorhiza) for 10 weeks improved Leicester Cough Questionnaire scores versus placebo.
84.SupplementDEX Database: Cognitive performance — Zingiber officinale Improves Cognitive Function of the Middle-Aged Healthy Women2011
In 60 healthy middle-aged women, ginger extract 400–800 mg/day for 2 months significantly improved working memory and cognitive test performance versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Colorectal cancer
2 references85.SupplementDEX Database: Colorectal cancer — Effect of ginger supplementation on the fecal microbiome in subjects with prior colorectal adenoma2024
In 68 adults with prior colorectal adenoma, ginger supplementation for 6 weeks altered fecal microbiome composition in directions consistent with colorectal cancer inhibition versus placebo.
86.SupplementDEX Database: Colorectal cancer — Phase II study of the effects of ginger root extract on eicosanoids in colon mucosa in people at normal risk for colorectal cancer2011
In 30 healthy volunteers, ginger 2 g/day for 28 days significantly reduced colon mucosal PGE2 and other inflammatory eicosanoids versus placebo in a randomized trial.
SupplementDEX Database · COVID-19
4 references87.SupplementDEX Database: COVID-19 — The efficacy and safety of ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome extract in outpatients with COVID-19: A randomized double-blind placebo-control clinical trial2024
In 84 outpatients with COVID-19, ginger 1000 mg three times daily for 7 days did not significantly accelerate viral clearance or improve clinical symptoms versus placebo.
88.SupplementDEX Database: COVID-19 — Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) in mild and moderate COVID-19: An open-label randomized controlled exploratory trial2023
In 60 mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients over 15 days, ashwagandha 500 mg plus ginger sped clinical recovery and was safe as add-on care versus standard treatment alone.
89.SupplementDEX Database: COVID-19 — Phase III randomized clinical trial of BV-4051, an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation in moderate SARS-CoV-2 infections and its impact on inflammatory biomarkers2023
In 19 COVID-19 outpatients over 14 days, Ayurvedic polyherbal BV-4051 including ashwagandha improved symptoms as an adjunct to standard care in a phase III trial.
90.SupplementDEX Database: COVID-19 — Ginger supplement significantly reduced length of hospital stay in individuals with COVID-192022
In 227 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, ginger 1.5 g twice daily significantly reduced length of hospital stay versus standard care alone in a randomized trial.
SupplementDEX Database · Dry mouth
1 reference91.SupplementDEX Database: Dry mouth — Comparison of the effect of ginger and aloe vera mouthwashes on xerostomia in patients with type 2 diabetes: A clinical trial, triple-blind2021
Triple-blind RCT in type 2 diabetes patients found both ginger and aloe vera mouthwashes significantly reduced xerostomia versus normal saline over 14 days, with ginger showing greater symptom reduction.
SupplementDEX Database · Dyspepsia
2 references92.SupplementDEX Database: Dyspepsia — Ginger Orally Disintegrating Tablets to Improve Swallowing in Older People2016
In older adults, ginger orally disintegrating tablets increased salivary substance P and improved swallowing function versus baseline in a small clinical trial.
93.SupplementDEX Database: Dyspepsia — Effect of ginger on gastric motility and symptoms of functional dyspepsia2011
In 11 functional dyspepsia patients, ginger 1.2 g accelerated gastric emptying and reduced post-meal fullness versus placebo in a crossover double-blind study.
SupplementDEX Database · Dysphagia
1 reference94.SupplementDEX Database: Dysphagia — Clinical study on tongyan spray for post-stroke dysphagia patients: a randomized controlled trial2012
In 120 post-stroke dysphagia patients, Tongyan spray containing ginger applied for 28 days significantly improved swallowing assessment scores versus placebo spray.
SupplementDEX Database · Eczema
1 reference95.SupplementDEX Database: Eczema — An oil-in-water emulsion containing a combination of ginger extract and synthetic cannabidiol with potent in vitro anti-inflammatory effects alleviates symptoms of atopic dermatitis in a clinical trial2024
In atopic dermatitis patients, a ginger and synthetic cannabidiol emulsion significantly reduced inflammation and pruritus versus placebo in a randomized clinical trial.
96.SupplementDEX Database: Erectile dysfunction — Safety and efficacy of daily Revactin® in men with erectile dysfunction: a 3‑month pilot study2018
In men with erectile dysfunction, Revactin (containing ginger among ingredients) 500 mg/day for 2 months improved erectile function measures versus baseline in a pilot study.
97.SupplementDEX Database: Gastroenteritis-associated vomiting — Efficacy of ginger as antiemetic in children with acute gastroenteritis: a randomised controlled trial2021
In 150 children aged 1–10 with acute gastroenteritis vomiting, ginger significantly reduced subsequent vomiting episodes versus placebo in a double-blind RCT.
SupplementDEX Database · Hangover
1 reference98.SupplementDEX Database: Hangover — Clinical effectiveness of KSS formula, a traditional folk remedy for alcohol hangover symptoms2010
In healthy adults, a KSS formula containing ginger taken prophylactically before alcohol significantly reduced hangover nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea severity versus control.
SupplementDEX Database · Hypothyroidism
1 reference99.SupplementDEX Database: Hypothyroidism — Efficacy of Ginger Supplementation in Relieving Persistent Hypothyroid Symptoms in Patients with Controlled Primary Hypothyroidism: A Pilot Randomized, Double‑Blind, Placebo‑Controlled Clinical Trial2022
In 60 euthyroid hypothyroid patients with persistent symptoms, ginger 500 mg twice daily for 30 days significantly reduced fatigue and other symptom scores versus placebo.
100.SupplementDEX Database: Intraoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV) — The effectiveness of ginger extract addition in calorified drinks during perioperative period to nausea severity, vomitus, post‑operative anxiety, and metabolic disorder: A randomized control trial2022
In 40 surgical patients, ginger extract added to pre-operative high-calorie drink reduced postoperative nausea, vomiting, and anxiety versus standard drink alone.
101.SupplementDEX Database: Intraoperative nausea and vomiting (IONV) — Efficacy of ginger on intraoperative and postoperative nausea and vomiting in elective cesarean section patients2013
In 239 women undergoing cesarean section, ginger 2 g (1 g pre-op and 1 g post-op) significantly reduced intraoperative and postoperative nausea versus placebo alongside standard antiemetics.
102.SupplementDEX Database: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — Evaluating the efficacy of mixture of Boswellia carterii, Zingiber officinale, and Achillea millefolium on severity of symptoms, anxiety, and depression in irritable bowel syndrome patients2017
In 60 IBS patients, a Boswellia-ginger-Achillea mixture for 1 month significantly reduced symptom severity, anxiety, and depression scores versus placebo.
103.SupplementDEX Database: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — Is ginger effective for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome? A double blind randomized controlled pilot trial2014
In 45 IBS patients, ginger 1 or 2 g/day for 28 days did not significantly improve IBS severity scores versus placebo; responder rates were similar across groups.
104.SupplementDEX Database: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome using a selected herbal combination of Iraqi folk medicines2013
In 40 IBS patients, a herbal combination including Zingiber officinale for 8 weeks significantly improved IBS symptoms versus placebo in a prospective randomized trial.
SupplementDEX Database · Joint pain
2 references105.SupplementDEX Database: Joint pain — A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Dose-Response Trial of Muvz™ for Knee and Low-Back Support in Physically Active Adults2025
In 157 physically active adults aged 40–60, Muvz (containing Z. officinale) 200–400 mg/day for 90 days reduced joint discomfort and improved range of motion versus placebo.
106.SupplementDEX Database: Joint pain — A commercialized dietary supplement alleviates joint pain in community adults: a double-blind, placebo-controlled community trial2013
In 100 adults aged 50–75 with joint pain, Instaflex (containing ginger root) for 8 weeks significantly reduced joint pain and stiffness versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Menorrhagia
1 reference107.SupplementDEX Database: Menorrhagia — Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on heavy menstrual bleeding: a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial2015
In 92 high school girls with heavy menstrual bleeding, ginger capsules significantly reduced bleeding volume on the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart versus placebo over 3 cycles.
SupplementDEX Database · Migraine
5 references108.SupplementDEX Database: Migraine — Double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) in the prophylactic treatment of migraine2020
In 107 migraine patients, ginger 600 mg/day for 3 months significantly reduced monthly migraine attack frequency versus placebo in a double-blind prophylaxis trial.
109.SupplementDEX Database: Migraine — Double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of ginger ( Zingiber officinale Rosc.) addition in migraine acute treatment2019
In 60 migraine patients treated in the emergency room, ginger 400 mg added to standard treatment significantly improved acute migraine relief versus placebo.
110.SupplementDEX Database: Migraine — Comparison between the efficacy of ginger and sumatriptan in the ablative treatment of the common migraine2014
In 100 migraine patients, ginger powder was comparably effective to sumatriptan 50 mg for reducing headache severity within 2 hours in a double-blind trial.
111.SupplementDEX Database: Migraine — A double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study of sublingual feverfew and ginger (LipiGesic™ M) in the treatment of migraine2011
In 60 migraine patients, sublingual feverfew-ginger (LipiGesic M) taken during mild headache phase reduced pain at 2 hours in 63% versus 39% on placebo.
112.SupplementDEX Database: Migraine — Gelstat Migraine (sublingually administered feverfew and ginger compound) for acute treatment of migraine when administered during the mild pain phase2005
In an open-label study of 30 migraine patients, GelStat Migraine (feverfew plus ginger) taken during mild headache phase improved pain-free response versus baseline.
SupplementDEX Database · Mosquito bites
1 reference113.SupplementDEX Database: Mosquito bites — Efficacy and safety of topical Trikatu preparation in, relieving mosquito bite reactions: a randomized controlled trial2014
In 30 healthy volunteers, topical Trikatu (containing ginger) significantly reduced mosquito bite pruritus and inflammation versus placebo in a double-blind within-person trial.
SupplementDEX Database · Multiple sclerosis
2 references114.SupplementDEX Database: Multiple sclerosis — Effect of Ginger Powder Supplementation in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial2020
A 12-week randomized clinical trial in 46 patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) comparing ginger powder supplementation (1.5 g/day) versus placebo, finding reductions in ALT, total cholesterol, LDL-C, fasting blood glucose, HOMA-IR, hs-CRP, and fetuin-A in the ginger group.
115.SupplementDEX Database: Multiple sclerosis — Ginger Supplementation in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study2016
In 44 NAFLD patients, ginger 2 g/day for 12 weeks significantly improved liver enzymes, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic steatosis markers versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Obesity
4 references116.SupplementDEX Database: Obesity — The effects of ginger intake on weight loss and metabolic profiles among overweight and obese subjects: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials2018
A meta-analysis of 473 overweight/obese participants found ginger supplementation significantly reduced body weight, waist circumference, and fasting glucose versus placebo.
117.SupplementDEX Database: Obesity — Eight weeks of supplementation with a multi-ingredient weight loss product enhances body composition, reduces hip and waist girth, and increases energy levels in overweight men and women2013
In 45 overweight adults over 8 weeks, METABO multi-ingredient supplement (including caffeine and raspberry ketone) plus diet/exercise reduced body weight, fat mass, and waist/hip girth more than placebo, with no adverse safety signals.
118.SupplementDEX Database: Obesity — The safety and efficacy of a dietary herbal supplement and gallic acid for weight loss2007
In 105 overweight adults, NT herbal supplement (containing ginger) plus gallic acid for 24 weeks did not significantly reduce body weight versus placebo on a calorie-restricted diet.
119.SupplementDEX Database: Obesity — Safety and efficacy of NT, an herbal supplement, in treating human obesity2006
In 24 overweight women on a 700 kcal/day deficit diet, NT herbal supplement (containing ginger) for 8 weeks did not significantly increase weight loss versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Oral mucositis
1 reference120.SupplementDEX Database: Oral mucositis — Effect of honey-ginger mouthwash on oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemotherapy2025
In 70 cancer patients on chemotherapy, honey-ginger mouthwash for 14 days significantly reduced oral mucositis severity versus normal saline rinse in a randomized trial.
SupplementDEX Database · Parturition
1 reference121.SupplementDEX Database: Parturition — Ginger: an essential oil for shortening labour?2005
This study of ginger essential oil for shortening labour provided no extractable clinical outcome data beyond the title.
122.SupplementDEX Database: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — A comparison of the effects of cinnamon, ginger, and metformin consumption on metabolic health, anthropometric indices, and sexual hormone levels in women with poly cystic ovary syndrome: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial2022
In 83 women with PCOS, ginger 1500 mg/day for 8 weeks significantly improved lipid profile and hormonal markers versus placebo, with effects differing from cinnamon and metformin.
123.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) preparations for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting: A Bayesian network meta-analysis2023
A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 2,199 surgical patients found ginger preparations significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo across formulations.
124.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The effect of ginger and metoclopramide in the prevention of nausea and vomiting during and after surgery in cesarean section under spinal anesthesia2020
In 180 cesarean section patients, oral ginger 1 g pre-operatively was comparably effective to IV metoclopramide 10 mg for preventing intraoperative nausea and vomiting.
125.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The Efficacy Of Ginger And Doxedetomidine In Reducing Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting In Patients Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy2020
In 92 abdominal hysterectomy patients, ginger was comparably effective to dexmedetomidine for reducing postoperative nausea and vomiting in a double-blind trial.
126.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Ginger (Zingiber officinale): An alternative for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. A meta-analysis2018
A meta-analysis of 918 surgical patients found ginger significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting incidence versus placebo across randomized trials.
127.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Aromatherapy as treatment for postoperative nausea: a randomized trial2013
In 1,151 postoperative patients, ginger aromatherapy was not significantly more effective than placebo or other aromatherapy blends for postoperative nausea relief.
128.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The efficacy of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta‑analysis2006
A meta-analysis of 363 surgical patients found ginger significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting at 24 hours versus placebo (NNT ~11).
129.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Effectiveness of ginger for prevention of nausea and vomiting after gynecological laparoscopy2006
In 60 gynecologic laparoscopy patients, ginger 1.5 g pre-operatively significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
130.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The efficacy of ginger in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after major gynecologic surgery2006
In 120 major gynecologic surgery patients, ginger 1 g pre-operatively significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
131.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after thyroidectomy: combined antiemetic treatment with dexamethasone and ginger versus dexamethasone alone2006
In 120 thyroidectomy patients, dexamethasone plus ginger premedication significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting versus dexamethasone alone.
133.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The efficacy of ginger in prevention of post‑operative nausea and vomiting after outpatient gynecological laparoscopy2003
In 80 outpatient gynecologic laparoscopy patients, ginger 1 g pre-operatively significantly reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
134.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Ginger does not prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic surgery2003
In 180 gynecologic laparoscopy patients, oral ginger at two dose levels did not significantly reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
135.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Efficacy of ginger for nausea and vomiting: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials2000
A systematic review of 6 ginger RCTs found ginger superior to placebo for postoperative nausea in 2 of 3 PONV trials and comparable to metoclopramide in another.
136.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — The efficacy of ginger root in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting after outpatient gynaecological laparoscopy1998
In 120 gynecologic laparoscopy patients, ginger 2 g, droperidol 1.25 mg, or both did not significantly reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
137.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — A double‑blind randomized controlled trial of ginger for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting1995
In 108 gynecologic laparoscopy patients, ginger 0.5 or 1.0 g pre-operatively did not significantly reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting versus placebo.
138.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Zingiber officinale (ginger)--an antiemetic for day case surgery1993
In 120 day-case gynecologic surgery patients, ginger powder was as effective as metoclopramide (21% vs 27% nausea) and both outperformed placebo (41%) for PONV.
139.SupplementDEX Database: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) — Ginger root--a new antiemetic. The effect of ginger root on postoperative nausea and vomiting after major gynaecological surgery1990
In 60 women after major gynecologic surgery, ginger root significantly reduced postoperative nausea versus placebo and was comparable to metoclopramide.
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140.SupplementDEX Database: Rheumatoid arthritis — The effect of ginger supplementation on some immunity and inflammation intermediate genes expression in patients with active Rheumatoid Arthritis2019
In 70 active rheumatoid arthritis patients, ginger 1500 mg/day for 12 weeks significantly modulated NF-κB, FoxP3, and other immune gene expression versus placebo.
141.SupplementDEX Database: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — Effect of a Boswellia and Ginger Mixture on the Memory Dysfunction of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial2022
In 100 mild traumatic brain injury patients, a Boswellia-ginger mixture (Memoral) for 1 month significantly improved memory test scores versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Ulcerative colitis
1 reference142.SupplementDEX Database: Ulcerative colitis — Zingiber officinale and oxidative stress in patients with ulcerative colitis: A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial2019
In 46 ulcerative colitis patients, ginger 2000 mg/day for 12 weeks significantly improved disease activity index and oxidative stress markers versus placebo.
SupplementDEX Database · Vertigo
1 reference143.SupplementDEX Database: Vertigo — Vertigo-reducing effect of ginger root. A controlled clinical study1986
In 8 healthy volunteers, ginger root significantly reduced caloric-stimulation-induced vertigo scores versus placebo; nystagmus duration was not significantly affected.