Ginger Root (5% Gingerols)

History:

Ginger is an exotic, perennial plant with highly aromatic flowers that grows to a height of three feet. It originated in tropical Asia, where its tuberous rootstock was not only used as an aromatic and pungent spice for culinary purposes, but has also continued to play an important role in Asian medicine for 2,500 years. The Chinese considered it a "warming" herb and used it extensively to warm the stomach, dispel chills and colds, and for digestive support, and Chinese ships even carried Ginger on voyages for seasickness. In ancient Greece and Egypt, Ginger was used as a confection, and the Romans considered it a taxable commodity by A.D. 200. The Persians were said to use Ginger to warm healthy joints and muscles. The origin of Ginger's name may be derived from two sources: The Greek word for Ginger is zingiberis, and some say it is derived from Zanzibar, from whence it was imported to Europe in the fifteenth century. It is believed that gingerbread was sent as a gift to Russia to celebrate the birth of Peter the Great and was also a favorite in the court of Elizabeth I of England. Ginger spread to Spain, where it was cultivated; and later, Spanish conquistadors brought it to the New World, where it has thrived as a major commercial crop in Jamaica. Ginger is now cultivated in tropical areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia and the West Indies. Under cultivation, Ginger seldom blossoms, and the fruit is rarely seen. In the ancient Ayurvedic medicine of India, it is called "the universal medicine," and in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ginger's use still comprises more than half of all prescriptions dispensed. Because it aids absorption and efficacy of other herbs and compounds, Ginger Root is often included in many herbal blends; it also supports digestion when many different components are included in the preparations. Ginger is rich in volatile oils, beta-carotene, B-vitamins, vitamins A and C, essential fatty acids, amino acids, resins, potassium, iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, zingiberen, b-bisabolene, sesquiphellandrene, arcurcumene, geranial, citronellol acetate, zingerones and gingerols (including shogaols, a breakdown product of gingerols produced only upon drying and twice as effective and pungent as gingerols).

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
People taking blood thinners (Coumadin, aspirin, etc.) should avoid Ginger Herbal Supplement, and the herb should be avoided for two weeks prior to elective surgery. Pregnant women should not take large amounts of Ginger for morning sickness, nor for prolonged periods and only after consulting a physician. Ginger increases bile production and should not be used by people with gallstones or gallbladder disease, unless supervised by a doctor.

Capsule Information:
Our Ginger Root (5% Gingerols) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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