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Posted 11/14/2008 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I have read that ginger is a good anti-inflamatory, but wondered how to take it and how much to take.  Does anyone have a good idea how to take enough ginger to make a difference.  I have a large bottle of it, but aside from adding a few shakes here and there, I am not having very much of it.  Your thoughts?
Posted 11/14/2008 4:33 AM (GMT 0)
Try fresh ginger, nothing beats the real thing and the amount probably varies from person to person, try a tsp a few times a day and see how that goes, increase it if you don't notice much and give it a good chance to see what, if any, affect it has...ginger is excellent for a sore belly (tummy aches) and I believe it has anti-inflammatory properties, it likely won't hurt to try it...be sure to share your experiance with it.

:)
Posted 11/14/2008 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
I buy crystallized ginger and break up a few pieces and put it into my peppermint tea or make a tea out of the giner and some fresh lemon. It is very settling and soothing.
Posted 11/14/2008 3:45 PM (GMT 0)
Yummy, sounds good!
Posted 11/14/2008 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Great ideas, Nor_TX! Thank you!
Posted 11/14/2008 7:05 PM (GMT 0)
Don't know about anti-inflammatory properties, but it's excellent to combat nausea.
Posted 11/14/2008 7:29 PM (GMT 0)

Read this link about ginger and it's anti-inflammatory effects and more...

 http://autoimmunedisease.suite101.com/article.cfm/ginger_in_autoimmune_disease

If the link doesn't work, just copy and paste it into your search engine  :)


Posted 11/14/2008 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
I always add...don't use ginger if you are pregnant!

q
Posted 11/14/2008 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting have also traditionally responded well to ginger. Excessive ginger can have negative results so pregnant women should consult with a health care professional prior to using. It's only excessive amounts of ginger that can be an issue with pregnancy.

Ginger may assist in other areas of health as well. Some cholesterol lowering benefit may be gained as ginger impairs the absorption of cholesterol, instead helping convert it to bile acids and eliminating it from the body. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties.


In some osteoarthritis patients ginger helped reduce knee and hip pain. Ginger also appears to thin the blood and improve circulation.

:)
Posted 11/14/2008 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
I'd still caution the use....for some who never take ginger might not know the limits.

The same goes for chamomile tea and peppermint tea.

q
Posted 11/15/2008 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Just curious - what negative side effects can excessive ginger have w/ pregnancy?
Posted 11/15/2008 5:53 PM (GMT 0)
uterine contractions.....as well as chamomile tea ...but I don't know about peppermint for sure.

Herbal teas, etc should be used with caution when pregnant...

black tea, decaf is probably safer...

q

Posted 11/15/2008 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
I use to give it to people on when I took them fishing for sea sickness, it seems to work for that. I do not know about anti-inflammatory properties, but from what I have seen in some of my Biochem/pharm classes if it does not block leukotrienes it probably will not bring much aid(being that a lot of the inflammation caused by UC is from this). Although, I am a believer in trying all supplements and it certainly would not hurt! Let us all know
Posted 11/15/2008 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
Well research says that ginger as well as other herbs/spices like tumeric do aid with inflammation, it's likely just a matter of figuring out how much is needed, but it's likely needed everyday to show major results and like most everything eles, some may respond better than others.

:)
Posted 11/17/2008 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Pb4,
Thanks for the link. It has interesting info. That's what I was looking for.
On a side note, added ginger and a touch of tumeric to my oatmeal today. Gave it an Indian flavor.
Peace.
Posted 11/17/2008 6:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Knight, that must have been intersting to eat, glad you found the link helpful, cinnamon and extra virgine olive oil (a great natural anti-inflammatorie), although I don't think the EVOO would be very appealing on oatmeal LOL!

But traditionally cinnamon, due to its medicinal properties, has been used in many cultures for treating a variety of health disorders including diarrhea, arthritis, menstrual cramps, heavy menstruation, yeast infections, colds, flu, and digestive problems.

Now it is being used all over the world for treating a variety of health disorders including respiratory problems, skin infections, blood impurity, menstruation problems, heart disorders, etc. The most widely used part of cinnamon is its bark.

The health benefits of cinnamon can be attributed to its antibacterial, antifungal, antimicrobial, astringent and anti clotting properties. Cinnamon is rich in essential minerals such as manganese, iron and calcium. It is also rich in fiber.

:)

Posted 11/18/2008 4:11 AM (GMT 0)
I've been drinking ginger tea almost every day for the past month. I love it, but I don't think it's had any effect on my UC. I like the taste (and philosophy) of this brand a lot, but it is kind of pricey: http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/?id=31&pid=77
Posted 11/18/2008 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Sara,
I tried mixing a cup of boiling water with 1/2 teaspoon of ginger yesterday. Dunked a plain teabag in for 15 seconds for a little extra flavor. The drink was a little spicy but not too bad. Am going to make another one tonight before bed. Thanks again for the info. If anyone has any other ginger suggestions, I'm all ears. :=)
Posted 11/18/2008 6:49 AM (GMT 0)
Try it with chamomile tea, chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory, I drink a few cups of it first thing everyday, the tea-shop kind, not the processed (in a bag) kind, but rather loose leaves/buds right from the tea store.

:)
Posted 11/18/2008 8:07 PM (GMT 0)
You're welcome, Knight. Yogi Tea's Lemon Ginger is also pretty tasty, but not quite as good as the other one I mentioned above.

So, when you made your ginger tea, did you use 1/2 tsp of freshly grated ginger or do you buy it in a powder form? I've been wondering how to make my own ginger tea using fresh ginger, but I wasn't quite sure how to do it.
Posted 11/20/2008 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Sara,

I have a lot of ground ginger.  Just took a measuring spoon and put the ground ginger in a cup with hot water.  Stirred, then steeped the tea bag quickly.  It does not dissolve totally so it needs another stirring before too long.  It's not the coolest way to go, but that's my recipe so far.  In the past I have tried ginger (candied?) from TradrJoes and it was way too spicy for me.

Peace

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