Organic Ginger 50g

Ginger

Origin: South East Asia.

Description:

An ancient herb is renowned for its use to treat stomach complaints and nausea.

May be useful for but not limited to:

• Treat sinus congestion.
• Nervousness & upset stomach.
• Bronchitis & as a lung tonic.
• Migraines
• Blood cleanser & blood builder.

Cautions or Contraindication:
Avoid high doses in pregnancy. (Max of 2000mg/day). Commission E suggests people with gallstones consult their physician before use. Use with caution with gastric ulcers or reflux. Suspend high dose use (>10g) 1 week before surgery.

Known drug interactions:
Avoid with warfarin (Coumadin, Marevan). May increase prothrombin time & international normalised ration (INR) values. Patients should be monitored for prothrombin & INR values.
Use with caution: antiplatelet medications including Asprin (including Aspro, Solprin, Astrix, Cartia). Co-prescription may increase bruising & bleeding.