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Zingiber, Ardrakam, shunthi, adrak, sunth, black ginger, race ginger, African ginger, sheng jiang)
Zingiber officinale |
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Active
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Volatile oils, Lipids: free fatty acids, triglycerides, lecithins; Oleo-resin. |
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Proposed
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Positive Inotrope, arthritis, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting. Cough and rheumatism. |
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Contraindications: |
W: cardiac/diabetic/anti-coagulant therapy. Pregnancy |
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Renal
specific warnings: |
Avoid if on warfarin, aspirin, or on haemodialysis |
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Adverse
effects: |
Increased bleeding time. Heartburn |
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Pharmacological
properties: |
Human: reduces thromboxane A2 , possible inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways. Conflicting evidence regarding efficacy in sea/motion sickness
Animal: hypoglycaemic, hypo- & hyper-tensive, cardiac, prostaglandin and platelet aggregation inhibition, antihypercholesterolaemic properties. |
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GSL |
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provided is based on the current literature and evidence avialable.
For some herbs, there is little information available and
the evidence of side effects is anecdotal. However, we are
endeavouring to update and improve the quality of information
all the time. We advice you to discuss taking any herbal medicines
with a person who specialises in this field.
Nephronline
or the authors cannot take any responsibility for any adverse
effects from the use of these herbs.
References:
- Newall,
C., Anderson, L. & Phillipson. J.D. (1996). Herbal Medicines:
A guide for health-care professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical
Press.
- Mills,
S. & Bone, K. (2000). Principles and practice of Phytotherapy.
Modern herbal medicine. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
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