SAFE
Ginger Zingiber
Zingiber officinale Adrak fresh root
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Unani Herbs
PubMed Studies
32
About
Fresh ginger root in Unani medicine as Adrak for digestive fire, nausea, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular support. Different preparation from dried ginger.
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.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Anticoagulant interaction. Pregnancy: safe at 1g/day for nausea. Gallstones: consult physician.
🏷️ Other Names
Zingiber officinale Adrak fresh root