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I would like to try Ginger capsules as a natural anti-inflammatory and pain killer.
Does anyone have a suggestion for the most reliable brand?
Would ingesting fresh ginger be beneficial as well?
I would like to try fresh ginger too.
Does anyone have any great recipes? I have never used fresh ginger for anything.
Thanks a bunch
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- "Eclectic Institute Organic Ginger Root Extract"
Google that term to find vendors. You need the capsules to reach the therapeutic dose. However, a little fresh ginger in your food or in a tea can also be helpful. It can burn, however, so a little goes a long way and is best with a stir fry, etc.
When starting out, do not take past 4 pm or so as it can be too stimulating for some. Although some actually take it before sleep to help with their comfort levels, it's best to try it out during waking hours to see how you do with it.
GINGER - From University of Maryland Medical Center
Excerpt:
. . How to Take It:
Pediatric
* Ginger should not be used by children under 2 years of age. *
Ginger may be used by children over 2 years of age to treat nausea, digestive cramping, and headaches. Adjust the recommended adult dose to account for the child's weight.
Most herbal dosages for adults are calculated on the basis of a 150 lb (70 kg) adult. Therefore, if the child weighs 50 lb (20 - 25 kg), the appropriate dose of ginger for this child would be 1/3 of the adult dosage. . . .
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From: The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook (Tillotson, et.al.)
WHAT IT DOES: Ginger root is pungent in taste, and warming, and mildly tonic in action. It improves digestion, reduces nausea and mucus, settles the stomach, and reduces inflammation.
SAFETY ISSUES: Ginger may increase absorption of pharmceuticals, and may irritate the stomach in sensitive individuals or those with severe acid reflux problems.
STARTING DOSAGE:
* Dried powder: 500-1500 mg one to three times per day
* Tea: drink freely . . .
* Because of its digestive and anti-nausea actions, ginger can be used to treat dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, vertigo, dizziness and motion sickness (Schmid et al., 1994; Visalyaputra et al., 1998). . . .
. . . Ginger acts as a digestive aid as well as a peripheral blood circulation stimulant, so it is useful for increasing poor circulation. Its pungent essential oils aid digestion by stimulating the activity of digestive enzymes (Platel K et al., 1998).
However, despite its hot spicy taste, ginger inhibits the synthesis of the ``bad-guy'' inflammatory chemicals, prostaglandin and thromboxane (Kiuchi et al., 1992).
TCM doctors tell us that fresh ginger is better than dry ginger for easing nausea, mucus, indigestion and stomach pain, and for stopping diarrhea caused by poor digestion. Conversely, they tell us dry ginger is better for warming the body.
The anti-inflammatory actions of ginger, noted centuries ago by TAM doctors, are strong enough to reduce muscular discomfort and pain in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (Srivastava et al., 1992). . . .
Ginger, nausea - 101 abstracts -
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- Ginger is fabulous for cooking. Especially along with onions and garlic, I cannot imagine a day without this fab trio. ----------------------------------
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. . . With an emphasis on the health-giving properties of herbs and spices, this book gives the latest scientific research as well as references to their tonic properties according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, the traditional Indian philosophy of medicine. . . .
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We take it several times a day and I cook with it often. 
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