Side
effect of GINGER
Ginger
grows in China, India, Africa, the Caribbean, and other warm climates. The root
of the ginger plant is well known as a spice and flavoring. It's been a
traditional remedy in many cultures for thousands of years. Ginger is a plant
with leafy stems and yellowish green flowers. The ginger spice comes from the
roots of the plant.
The side
effects of ginger largely occur due to excessive consumption. But still, it is
important to know them. Isn’t it? Now I describe it-
May
Cause Problems With Blood Pressure
Most of
the research about ginger doesn’t touch upon its benefits for blood pressure.
Moreover, research warns against eating too much ginger while you are on blood
pressure lowering medication. This is because ginger can lower blood pressure
way too much.
On the
other hand, high doses of ginger can also aggravate certain conditions, high
blood pressure (or hypertension) being one of them. It is better you avoid
ginger if you have high blood pressure.
Bleeding disorders
Taking ginger might increase your risk of bleeding.
Breast-feeding
There is not enough reliable information about
the safety of taking ginger if you are breast feeding. Stay on the safe side
and avoid use.
Heart conditions
High doses of ginger might worsen some heart conditions.
Pregnancy
Ginger is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth
for medicinal uses during pregnancy. But using ginger during pregnancy is
controversial. There is some concern that ginger might affect fetal sex
hormones or increase the risk of having a baby that is stillborn. There is also
a report of miscarriage during week 12 of pregnancy in a woman who used ginger
for morning sickness. However, most studies in pregnant women suggest that
ginger can be used safely for morning sickness without harm to the baby. The
risk for major malformations in infants of women taking ginger does not appear
to be higher than the usual rate of 1% to 3%. Also there doesn't appear to be
an increased risk of early labor or low birth weight. There is some concern
that ginger might increase the risk of bleeding, so some experts advise against
using it close to your delivery date. As with any medication given during
pregnancy, it's important to weigh the benefit against the risk. Before using
ginger during pregnancy, talk it over with your healthcare provider.
Diarrhea
If taken in large quantities,
ginger can cause diarrhea. This is because it accelerates the passage of food
and stool through the intestines. A potential solution to this problem could be
taking ginger supplements or consuming ginger along with meals – but this, only
if the side effects are mild. If they are severe, you need to stop ginger
intake immediately.
Stomach
problem
Ginger
stimulates the secretion of bile, which benefits digestion. So
far so good. But, if your stomach is empty, this can lead to enough
gastric stimulation, leading to digestive distress and an upset stomach.
Heartburn
Ginger, when taken in higher doses (more than 4 grams per day), can cause mild heartburn. Other likely side effects include upset stomach and belching. In case you are using ginger as some alternative remedy and are experiencing heartburn as a side effect, try this – ginger in the capsule form. This might not result in side effects.
Gas And Bloating
Ginger
tea might cause certain digestive side effects, though mild. It most often
impacts the upper digestive system – causing upper digestive gas. Replacing
ginger with supplements could be one solution to this. But
again, talk to your doctor first. The same goes for ginger ale, the
carbonated drink. It is not good for a stomach already containing gas as the
ale will only aggravate the bloating. And according to the Health University of
Utah, ginger, even in normal doses, can cause bloating.
Mouth
Irritation
Also
called the Oral Allergy Syndrome, certain allergies occur when you consume
certain foods. The symptoms are generally specific to the ears, skin, and the
mouth. One such allergy occurs when you intake ginger (not in all individuals, though)
– where your mouth starts to itch.
Ulcers/
inflammation
Unchewed fresh ginger may cause intestinal
blockage, and individuals who have had ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or
blocked intestines may react badly to large quantities of fresh ginger.
Gallstones
Ginger
can adversely affect individuals with gallstones because it promotes the
production of bile.
Nausea
& Vomiting
Again low dosage is beneficial in nausea and
vomiting. The higher dosage of the ginger tea (especially when it is prepared
with more than 5 grams ginger) causes nausea and vomiting with sour vomitus and burning sensation.
May
Interact With Herbs Like Clove Or
Garlic
Ginger
also interacts with herbs that stimulate blood flow and slow blood clotting,
which includes clove, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng,
turmeric, angelica. Combining ginger with these herbs could increase your risk
of bleeding.
May
Interact With Certain Drugs
Speak
with your doctor before drinking ginger tea if you’re on any medication, since
it interacts with certain drugs. It should also not be used by patients who
take anticoagulant, barbiturates, beta-blockers, or insulin medications or those
who are on anti-platelet therapy. Ginger can interact with numerous other drugs
like antacids which can be affected by ginger, stimulating the stomach’s
production of acid. Ginger can also affect medications for the heart,
antihistamines, cancer treatments, and weight loss drugs.