SAFE
Dry Ginger
Zingiber officinale Sonth dry rhizome
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Unani Herbs
PubMed Studies
1
About
Dried ginger rhizome (Sonth) with higher shogaol content than fresh ginger. More potent anti-inflammatory and antinausea effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Based on Unani Tibb principles of temperament modification and humoral balance. Active alkaloids, flavonoids, and essential oils provide receptor-mediated, enzyme-inhibitory, and antioxidant mechanisms of action identified in modern research.
📊 Effectiveness
Nausea and anti-inflammatory
Evidence Grade A · 18 studies · n=2,400 · Meta-analysis available
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Anticoagulant interaction. Pregnancy: generally safe at supplement doses. Gallstones: caution.
🏷️ Other Names
Zingiber officinale Sonth dry rhizome