Herbal Extract
Ginger Extract (20% Gingerols + Shogaols)
Also known as: Zingiber officinale extract, Standardized ginger, Ginger root extract
A standardized extract from ginger root concentrated in gingerols and shogaols, the primary active compounds responsible for ginger's anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.
Last reviewed June 2026 · Evidence graded from peer-reviewed research, not editorial opinion. Educational only — not medical advice.
Primary uses
- Digestive support
- Nausea relief
- Anti-inflammatory support
- Antioxidant support
How it works
- 5-HT3 receptor antagonism (nausea)
- Prostaglandin inhibition
- TNF-α suppression
- Antioxidant activity via gingerols/shogaols
Dosage
- Typical range
- 1-2 g dried equivalent daily (or 200-500 mg extract standardized to 20% gingerols/shogaols)
- Timing
- With meals for best tolerability
- With food
- Recommended with food to reduce GI upset
- Duration
- Safe for short- and long-term use; effects typically evident within days
- Special populations
- Generally safe in pregnancy for nausea (common use); consult provider if on anticoagulants
Forms
- Capsule· 70/100
- Extract· 70/100
- Powder· 70/100
Safety
Common side effects
- Mild heartburn
- Mild GI upset at high doses
- Rare allergic reactions
Contraindications
- Caution with anticoagulant/antiplatelet medications (theoretical bleeding risk)
- Biliary obstruction
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Evidence notes
Multiple RCTs support efficacy for nausea (pregnancy, chemotherapy, motion sickness) and digestive support. Good safety profile with substantial human evidence.
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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