Ginger hero
Zingiber officinale
Whole
Dried
Extract
Farm

MATERIA MEDICA

Ārdraka

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

KEY BENEFITS

01Digestive stimulant
02Anti-nausea
03Anti-inflammatory

DOSHA AFFINITY

V−K−

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

DIGESTIONINFLAMMATION

ACTIVE COMPOUND

6-Gingerol

C₁₇H₂₆O₄

Phenolic ketone

PHARMACOLOGICAL DATA

SanskritĀrdraka
BotanicalZingiber officinale
Rasa (Taste)Katu
Virya (Potency)Ushna
DoshaV−, K−
Dosage1–3 g fresh root / day

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

01

Digestive stimulant

02

Anti-nausea

03

Anti-inflammatory

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Safety & Precautions

May interact with blood thinners at high doses.

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