Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the health condition: Emphysema

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, where it is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and expectorant properties. In traditional contexts, ginger is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms of various respiratory ailments, including cough, asthma, and bronchitis. Emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is characterized by damage to the alveoli in the lungs, resulting in shortness of breath and reduced lung function. While there are anecdotal and traditional uses of ginger for improving respiratory symptoms, there is minimal direct evidence from traditional sources specifically targeting emphysema as a distinct clinical entity. Most traditional applications focus on general lung health, mucus clearance, and inflammation reduction.

Scientific studies have investigated ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, some of which may be theoretically beneficial in chronic inflammatory lung diseases. However, direct clinical trials or robust preclinical studies evaluating ginger specifically for emphysema are lacking. Therefore, while traditional use supports ginger for respiratory complaints, the evidence for its application in emphysema is weak and indirect. Clinical management of emphysema should rely on established medical therapies, though ginger may be considered as an adjunct for symptom relief within the context of traditional practices.

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Abdominal Pain
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Acid Indigestion
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Adenitis
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Cartilage Damage
Cellulite
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Cholera
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Circulation (poor)
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Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Hands and Feet
Colds (antiviral)
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Colic (adults)
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Constipation (adults)
Contagious Diseases
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Cramps (leg)
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cysts
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
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Depression
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Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Diphtheria
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Emphysema
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Epstein Barr Virus
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
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Foot Odor
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Gall Stones
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Gout
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Infection
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Overacidity
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Pertussis
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PMS Type P
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Protein Digestion (poor)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sweat Baths (herbs for)

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