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Source of validity: Scientific
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive and general health, but its specific use for liver detoxification is more recent and primarily supported by preclinical scientific studies rather than traditional applications. Animal studies suggest that ginger and its bioactive compounds (such as gingerols and shogaols) may exert hepatoprotective effects by reducing oxidative stress, lowering inflammation, and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity in the liver. For example, several rodent studies have shown that ginger supplementation can decrease markers of liver injury (such as ALT and AST), improve liver histology, and reduce lipid peroxidation in models of chemically-induced liver toxicity.

However, human clinical evidence is still limited. A handful of small trials have investigated ginger’s effects on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or metabolic syndrome, showing some improvements in liver enzyme levels and inflammatory markers, but these studies are preliminary and often use ginger in combination with other interventions. There is a lack of large-scale, long-term human studies directly assessing ginger’s impact on liver detoxification or toxin clearance. In summary, while there is emerging scientific evidence from laboratory and animal research, human data are modest, and the use of ginger for liver detoxification cannot yet be fully endorsed by high-quality scientific evidence.

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