Evidence supporting the use of: Ginger
For the health condition: Gastritis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used traditionally in many cultures for a variety of digestive complaints, including gastritis. From a scientific perspective, ginger contains several active compounds such as gingerols and shogaols, which exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Some laboratory and animal studies suggest that ginger can reduce gastric inflammation, inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori (a bacterium implicated in gastritis), and protect the gastric mucosa against injury caused by alcohol or NSAIDs.[1][2]
Clinical evidence in humans, however, is limited and of low quality. A few small trials and observational studies report that ginger may reduce dyspepsia and nausea, and there are some indications it might help with mild gastritis-related symptoms, possibly by increasing gastric motility and mucus production. However, direct studies on ginger’s efficacy for gastritis specifically are scarce, and most existing research focuses on related conditions like indigestion or peptic ulcers.[3]
In summary, while there is a plausible scientific basis and some preliminary evidence that ginger could be beneficial in managing gastritis symptoms due to its anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective effects, robust clinical data are lacking. Thus, scientific support exists but the evidence strength is modest, meriting a rating of 2 out of 5.
[1] Rahmani AH et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014.
[2] Panahi Y et al. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016.
[3] Lete I, Allué J. Integrative Medicine Insights, 2016.
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