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Ginger

Also called: Zingiber officinale

A warming root long used for nausea and digestion. It's one of the best-studied herbal remedies for nausea, including in pregnancy.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Nausea, including morning sickness and motion sickness
  • Indigestion and bloating
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Joint and muscle aches

Found naturally in

  • Fresh ginger root
  • Ground ginger
  • Ginger tea
What variations of ginger exist?Our top pick, what to skip, and how to read the label

Label red flags

  • 'Ginger flavor' products with no ginger amount listed

Check with a provider

  • Taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs
  • Gallstones
  • Pregnancy: ask your provider about the amount. Studies of morning sickness used about 1 gram a day.
  • Heartburn can worsen at higher amounts

Supplements that contain it

4 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list ginger on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of the large intestine (colon)

Digestive tract

Your stomach and intestines absorb nutrients and hold most of your body's immune tissue, which makes the gut a common target in autoimmune disease.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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