special subjects
Ginger
Evidence
Gingermay have antibacterial properties and antiplatelet effects in vitro, but data are inconsistent. in controlling the severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting ( References ). A meta-analysis of 13 studies (1174 subjects) reported ’s anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties are less well supported. However, a review of 8 trials (481 participants) indicates a potential anti-inflammatory effect, which may reduce pain in some conditions, such as osteoarthritis ( References ). A 2015 meta-analysis of 5 studies (593 subjects) found that 