What is Ginger Root Extract?

Category: Supplements

Most popular types: GNC Whole Herb Ginger Root

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See also: Heather's Tummy Tamers

Ginger root is an herb that has been used for medicinal purposes. The active constituents in Ginger are said to promote digestive health and may alleviate occasional motion sickness.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Nausea 11 10
Digestive disturbances 8 5
Pain 5 6
Stomach pain 2 0
Acid reflux 1 4

Show all 19 reasons taken


  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 1
Mild 6
None 12

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ginger Root Extract

Side effect Patients Percentage
Burning sensation in stomach 1
Heartburn 1
Nosebleeds (epistaxis) 1

Why patients stopped taking Ginger Root Extract

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 5
Other 5
Expense 1
Personal research 1
See all 11 patients who've stopped taking Ginger Root Extract

Duration

Stopped taking Ginger Root Extract

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 3
1 - 6 months 3
6 months - 1 year 1
2 - 5 years 3
5 - 10 years 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 16
Usually 4
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 2
Not at all hard to take 19
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 10
Not specified 11
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1 patient evaluation for Ginger Root Extract

Jul 1, 2014 (Started Dec 09, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for nausea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 cap(s) Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Oct 19, 2012 (Started Dec 09, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for diverticulitis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for vomiting)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for nausea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 cap(s) Weekly
Cost: < $25 monthly

Dec 19, 2011 (Started Dec 09, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for nausea)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 cap(s) Weekly

  • 1 helpful mark
Last updated:
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