Category Archives: Ginger

Ginger: Phytochemistry

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an angiosperm (flowering) plant that produces a large edible rhizome or root. The rhizome is used in cuisine for its distinctive taste, as well as its antioxidant and preservative properties. Ginger is a plant that is … Continue reading →

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Ashwagandha, shatavari, and ginger root powder: Nutrition

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) are important medicinal herbs. The medicinal properties of these herbs relates to their nutritional composition, and particularly their antioxidant content. However, this varies significantly between plants. For example, shatavari contains … Continue reading →

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The Best Supplement For Joint Pain?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Robert Barrington

There are a number of supplements that are currently available that claim to be beneficial for joint pain. Of these, perhaps the most well known are glucosamine sulphate, bromelain and ginger. Glucosamine was originally thought to help regenerate the joint … Continue reading →

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Two Effective Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Ginger and Pineapple

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Chronic inflammation is a serious cause of disease. Many of the diseases associated with the Western diet and Western lifestyle are initially caused by activation of inflammatory pathways, and these remain activated and this causes biochemical aberrations. Obesity may also … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Ginger on Appetite and Thermogeneis

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Ginger is a popular spice in cooking because of its unique flavour. However, as well as its culinary uses, ginger also has nutritional value as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Studies have investigated the physiological effects of ginger consumption in order … Continue reading →

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Ginger as a Treatment for Anxiety

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family of plant. The roots of ginger are commonly used as a spice, but also have medicinal effects. Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression are known to be … Continue reading →

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an Anxiety Treatment

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial flowering plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. The rhizome of the plant is used for this purpose and is often called ginger root or ginger. Ginger belongs to the … Continue reading →

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Ginger (Zingiber offininale) To Treat Mood Disorders

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Can Ginger (Zinger officinale) Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zinger officinale) is a medicinal plant that has traditionally been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is the root (rhizome) of the ginger plant that possesses medicinal properties. Ginger root is readily available from supermarkets which makes it … Continue reading →

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Three Useful Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Inflammation can be a major cause of disease. The inflammatory process is complex and it is highly important in the defence systems of the animals. The normal acute inflammatory response is there to provide a rapid response to infection or … Continue reading →

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