Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for a variety of respiratory ailments, including asthma. However, in recent years, scientific research has begun to investigate its potential benefits for asthma management. Several preclinical studies have shown that certain constituents of ginger, such as 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol, can relax airway smooth muscle and inhibit airway inflammation in animal models and isolated tissue studies. For example, a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology demonstrated that ginger compounds enhanced the relaxation of airway smooth muscle in response to β-agonists, the main class of bronchodilators used in asthma therapy.

Despite these promising findings, clinical evidence in humans remains limited. Only a few small-scale clinical trials and pilot studies have evaluated ginger as an adjunct therapy for asthma, with mixed results. Some studies report modest improvements in symptoms and lung function, while others show no significant benefit. Systematic reviews generally conclude that the evidence is preliminary and insufficient to recommend ginger as a standalone or primary asthma treatment.

Overall, while there is a traditional basis for using ginger in asthma, the scientific evidence is still emerging and is currently rated as low (2/5). Larger, well-designed clinical trials are needed to establish its efficacy and safety for asthma patients.

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