Ginger rhizome 1:2

Botanical name: Zingiber officinale
Common name: Ginger
Plant part: Rhizome
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Organic
Country of Origin: India
Weekly Dosage (mL): 5-15mL 

Actions: Anti-emetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiplatelet, Antispasmodic, Cancer protective, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Peripheral circulatory stimulant

Main indication: Poor digestion, dyspepsia, bloating, flatulence, nausea, Bronchitis, bronchiectasis, colds & flu, sinusitis, Cognitive function, Osteo- & Rheumatoid arthritis, Neuralgia, Poor circulation, Raynaud's

Safety information: Caution with peptic ulcers, gallstones and during pregnancy.

Drug Interactions: Anticoagulants (warfarin, phenprocoumon) - Theoretical potentiation of anticoagulant effect with high doses of ginger though little clinical evidence
Antiplatelet agents (eg aspirin, dipyridamole) - Theoretical potentiation of antiplatelet effect with high doses of ginger though little clinical evidence and no effect in healthy volunteers
Cyclosporin - Large doses may reduce bioavailability of oral cyclosporin
Diclofenac - Reduced plasma levels seen in rabbits from a combined ginger & pepper preparation

Article: Ginger beneficial in diabetes-related infertility (2012), Ginger protects against statin hepatotoxicity (2010), Interaction of Ginger with cyclosporine? (2007), Inhibitory effect of Ginger against Influenza A virus (2006), Ginger for weight loss (2005), Effect of Ginger on gastric hyperperistalsis (2003), Ginger & honey formulation, and morning sickness (2002), Ginger combined with Ginkgo for age-related disorders (2002)