ABSTRACT Ginger is a member of the Zingiberaceae family of plants. It has been a part of healing strategies in Asia, India, Europe, Africa and the Middle East for centuries for treatment of such disorders as arthritis, stomach upset, asthma, diabetes and menstrual irregularities. There is scientific support that ginger may alleviate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting following pregnancy, surgery, cancer therapy, or motion sickness and suggestive evidence that ginger reduces inflammation and ...
