Standartised Ginger Root Extract Powder 5:1.
Ginger root has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is is used to relieve the pain of arthritis, for morning sickness, and for motion sickness as well. Ginger root is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects. In addition, it is effective natural remedy for nausea in pregnancy and has shown anti-cancer effects in ovarian and colorectal cancers. Gingerols, the main active components in ginger and the ones responsible for its distinctive flavor, may also inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells, suggests research presented at the Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, a major meeting of cancer experts that took place in Phoenix, AZ, October 26-30, 2003.
