Zingiber

 
Generic Name: ginger

What is the most important information I should know about Zingiber?

· Zingiber is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Zingiber is also available as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of Zingiber as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of Zingiber may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.

· Do not take Zingiber without first talking to your doctor if you     ·have gallstones or any other disease of the gallbladder;     ·have diabetes or if you are taking a medicine to control your blood sugar levels;     ·have any heart problems or take any heart medicines;     ·have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or are taking a medicine to increase or decrease the clotting of your blood such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or heparin; or     ·take other herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may affect blood thinning).

· You may not be able to take Zingiber, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions or are taking any of the medicines listed above.

· Zingiber has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of Zingiber may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

 

What is Zingiber?

· The use of Zingiber in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

· Zingiber is also known as zingiber.

· Zingiber is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Zingiber is also available as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of Zingiber as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of Zingiber may be less pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.

· Zingiber has been used in the treatment and prevention of motion sickness, to increase appetite, and to reduce stomach acidity. Zingiber has also been used under medical supervision by some women to reduce severe nausea in pregnancy.

· Zingiber has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of Zingiber may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

· Zingiber may also have uses other than those listed in this product guide.

 

Who should not take Zingiber?

· Do not take Zingiber without first talking to your doctor if you     ·have gallstones or any other disease of the gallbladder;     ·have diabetes or if you are taking a medicine to control your blood sugar levels;     ·have any heart problems or take any heart medicines;     ·have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder or are taking a medicine to increase or decrease the clotting of your blood such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or heparin; or     ·take other herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may affect blood thinning).

· You may not be able to take Zingiber, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions or are taking any of the medicines listed above.

· Talk to your doctor before taking Zingiber if you have any other medical conditions, allergies (especially to plants), or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Zingiber may not be recommended in some other situations.

· Do not take Zingiber without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.

· Do not take Zingiber without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

· There is no information available regarding the use of Zingiber by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without first talking to the child's doctor.

 

How should I take Zingiber?

· The use of Zingiber in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

· If you choose to take Zingiber, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

· Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more reliable dose of the product.

· Do not use different formulations (e.g., tablets, topical formulations, teas, tinctures, and others) of Zingiber at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of Zingiber.

· Store Zingiber as directed on the package. In general, Zingiber should be protected from light and moisture.

 

What happens if I miss a dose?

· No information is available regarding a missed dose of Zingiber. Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider if you require further information.

 

What happens if I overdose?

· Seek emergency medical attention.

· Symptoms of a Zingiber overdose may include sleepiness, confusion, dizziness, and irregular heartbeats.

 

What should I avoid while taking Zingiber?

· There are no known restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while taking Zingiber, unless otherwise directed by your health care provider.

 

What are the possible side effects of Zingiber?

· Although uncommon, allergic reactions to Zingiber have been reported. Stop taking Zingiber and seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives.

· Side effects other than those listed here have not been reported with the use of Zingiber. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that you develop.

 

What other drugs will affect Zingiber?

· Do not take Zingiber without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:     ·any heart medicine;     ·a medicine to control blood sugar levels such as insulin, glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Glynase, Diabeta, Micronase), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), troglitazone (Rezulin), rosiglitazone (Avandia), repaglinide (Prandin), metformin (Glucophage), and others;     ·warfarin (Coumadin);     ·aspirin;     ·a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis), indomethacin (Indocin), etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), and others;     ·ardeparin (Normiflo);     ·dalteparin (Fragmin);     ·danaparoid (Orgaran);     ·enoxaparin (Lovenox);     ·heparin; or     ·other herbs, antioxidants, or health supplements (these may affect blood thinning).

· You may not be able to take Zingiber, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

· Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Zingiber or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or other herbal/health supplements.

 

Where can I get more information?

· Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about Zingiber.

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