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GingerEvidence & Dosage

6-gingerol, nausea, anti-inflammatory, relevance for sport.

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Evidence at a glance

Total studies
629
With abstract
50
Meta / Systematic / RCT
135
Highly cited
50
Publication years
1984–2026

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Top studies on Ginger

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. A Critical Approach to Evaluating Clinical Efficacy, Adverse Events and Drug Interactions of Herbal Remedies.

    Phytother Res2016Meta-Analysis200 influential citations

    Systematic reviews and meta‐analyses represent the uppermost ladders in the hierarchy of evidence. Systematic reviews/meta‐analyses suggest preliminary or satisfactory clinical evidence for agnus castus ( Vitex agnus castus ) for…

    Finding: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggest preliminary or satisfactory clinical evidence for agnus castus for premenstrual complaints.

  2. Ginger on Human Health: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of 109 Randomized Controlled Trials.

    Nutrients2020n=109systematic78 influential citations

    Clinical applications of ginger with an expectation of clinical benefits are receiving significant attention. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive discussion in terms of the clinical effects of ginger in all reported…

  3. Warfarin and food, herbal or dietary supplement interactions: A systematic review.

    Br J Clin Pharmacol2021n=149systematic78 influential citations

    AIMS: To present an updated overview on the safety of concurrent use of food, herbal or dietary supplement and warfarin. METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed on 5 databases from inception up to 31 December 2019. These…

  4. Interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy.

    Cochrane Database Syst Rev2015n=5,449Meta-Analysis77 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Nausea, retching and vomiting are very commonly experienced by women in early pregnancy. There are considerable physical, social and psychological effects on women who experience these symptoms. This is an update of a…

  5. Effectiveness of Herbal Medicines with Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties in Improving Oral Health and Treating Gingivitis and Periodontitis: A Systematic Review.

    Nutrients2025n=185Systematic Review71 influential citations

    <h4>Objectives</h4>This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of natural extracts with anti-inflammatory properties for improving oral health, particularly in managing gingivitis and periodontal disease (PD). With PD being a…

  6. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect and safety of ginger in the treatment of pregnancy-associated nausea and vomiting.

    Nutr J2014n=1,278Meta-Analysis64 influential citations

    <h4>Background and objectives</h4>Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) occur commonly. Possible harmful side-effects of conventional medicine to the fetus create the need for alternative options to relieve NVP. This systematic review…

  7. Effect of Aromatic Herbs and Spices Present in the Mediterranean Diet on the Glycemic Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Subjects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Nutrients2024n=305Meta-Analysis64 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) is the dietary pattern par excellence for managing and preventing metabolic diseases, such as Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). The MedDiet incorporates spices and aromatic herbs, which are…

  8. Nonpharmacological Nursing Interventions in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review.

    J Perianesth Nurs2024n=58systematic63 influential citations

    PURPOSE: This study aims to assess the impact of nonpharmacological nursing interventions on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). DESIGN: This is a systematic review. METHODS: MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Tübitak-ULAKBİM,…

  9. Treatments for Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

    JAMA2016n=8,930systematic60 influential citations

    IMPORTANCE: Nausea and vomiting affects approximately 85% of pregnant women. The most severe form, hyperemesis gravidarum, affects up to 3% of women and can have significant adverse physical and psychological sequelae. OBJECTIVE: To…

  10. Efficacy and safety of dietary polyphenols in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 47 randomized controlled trials.

    Front Immunol2023n=385Meta-Analysis60 influential citations

    Objective To evaluate safety and efficacy of dietary polyphenols in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods CNKI, Pubmed, Cochrane library, Embase were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of dietary…

    Finding: Dietary polyphenols may reduce inflammatory markers in rheumatoid arthritis, including CRP and ESR.

Frequently asked

What does the evidence say about Ginger?
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggest preliminary or satisfactory clinical evidence for agnus castus for premenstrual complaints.
What dosage was studied?
• Review of herbal remedies (e.g., agnus castus, flaxseed, feverfew, ginger, ginseng, phytoestrogens, St John's wort, Aloe vera, cranberry, ginkgo, echinacea, pomegranate) (not reported) • ginger • Concurrent use of food, herbal products, or dietary supplements with warfarin (Varied across included reports; not pooled in abstract)
Which population does the evidence apply to?
Most studies investigated: unknown.
Are there safety considerations for Ginger?
• Potentially serious adverse events were reported. • Herb-drug interactions were described. • Use warrants caution during pregnancy. • Use warrants caution in the paediatric population.

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