SAFE

Ginger

ginger
Likely Safe V1 Verified
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Upper Safe Limit
Generally considered safe at culinary doses; avoid high medicinal doses in first trimester
PubMed Studies
284
PubChem CID
About

Gingerols and shogaols act on 5-HT3 receptors and gastric motility; anti-inflammatory via COX inhibition

How it works (mechanism of action)

Used for nausea, vomiting and motion sickness. Excellent evidence base. Very common in French pharmacies. EMA well-established.

📊 Effectiveness
Nausea
Evidence Grade A · 28 studies · n=4,400 · Meta-analysis available
Effective
Knee osteoarthritis
Evidence Grade B · 7 studies · n=440
Possibly Effective
Inflammation
Evidence Grade B · 18 studies · n=2,200
Possibly Effective

Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional

👥 Safety by Population
PopulationSafety RatingMax Safe Dose
GeneralLikely safe4g/day
PregnancyPossibly safeMax 1g/day (first trimester only)
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings

Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medications, or if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

💊 Drug Interactions (1)
🟡 Warfarin
Moderate
Anticoagulants
Management: Monitor INR. Limit ginger supplement dose to <4g/day with anticoagulants.
🏷️ Other Names
Zingiber officinale Ginger root Ginger extract
Updated: 2026-04-11
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