Energy stagnation in Spleen and in Stomach, oppression in chest, stagnation due to excess phlegm, abdominal pain and pressure, nausea and vomiting. Fluid extract of ginger has been used since the 1500's for gastrointestinal distress. May help with motion sickness, vestibular disorders, even morning sickness and a cardiotonic agent. Ginger also acts as a powerful antioxidant, promotes potent anti-ulcer activity, promises chemopreventive agents for intestinal neoplasia, improves energy by facilitating the action of the ATPase and improving usage of oxygen in the body. Strengthens immune system by stimulating white cell activity and production of interferon.
Chinese herbalists use it to improve digestion and metabolism.
Body heat and heat rash due to internal heat excess, yin deficiency due to heat injuries, diabetes. Relates to tension and helps reduce headaches. Polyphenols as cancer chemopreventive agents. Du P. etal. Gao B. etal.