INFLAMMMATION Osteo arthritis (a type of arthritis caused by breakdown and eventual loss of the cartilage of one or more joints). Colic  (Inflammation of the large intestine, the colon). Bronchitis (Inflammation and swelling of bronchi).	Ginger is used to treat health problems associated with inflammation such as arthritis, bronchitis, and ulcerative colitis. In a recent study conducted on 261 patients with Osteo Arthritis at Miami Veterans affairs Medical Centre and University of Miami, Florida, USA, it was found that a highly purified and standardized ginger extract had a significant effect in reducing symptoms of OA of the knee.
Cardiovascular health	Israeli researchers have found that ginger extract can have dramatic effects on cardiovascular health including prevention of atherosclerosis, lowering cholesterol levels and preventing oxidation of LDL.
Motion Sickness (a common disturbance of the inner ear caused by repeated motion such as from the swell of the sea, movement of a car, a plane in turbulent air, etc). Dyspepsia (condition in which symptoms include upper abdominal pain, bloating, early satiety, nausea, or belching).	Several studies suggest that ginger may be more effective than placebo in reducing symptoms associated with motion sickness. Though studies indicate that medications are more effective than ginger, ginger is considered a safe alternative to medications in cases where it relieves motion sickness.
NAUSEA Morning sickness (Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy). Post-operative nausea Chemotherapy related nausea	Studies have found that ginger is more effective than placebo in relieving nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. In a small study including 30 pregnant women with severe vomiting, those who ingested 1 gram of ginger every day for four days reported more relief from vomiting than those who received placebo. In a larger study including 70 pregnant women with nausea and vomiting, those who received a similar dosage of ginger felt less nauseous and experienced fewer vomiting episodes than those who received placebo.(Note: fresh ginger root is safe to use during pregnancy, but dried ginger root is not). Ginger may alleviate discomfort due to chemotherapy which is likely to cause nausea, vomiting and discomfort. In a double-blind study of chemotherapy-induced nausea, 41 patients with leukemia received either ginger or a placebo after administration of compazine. The results showed a significantly greater symptomatic benefit from ginger compared to placebo.

SOURCE:
Ginger is a beige colored, thick underground stem of the plant Zingiber Officinale, found in Asia. The stem extends roughly 12 inches above ground with long, narrow, ribbed, green leaves and white or yellowish-green flowers.

THE MECHANISM:
Ginger's aromatic, spasmolytic, carminative and absorbent properties clearly indicate that it has direct effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Ginger may have a mechanism that involves the central nervous system. Many components of ginger antagonize serotonin type-3 receptors. 6-gingerol has antipyretic, analgesic, antitussive, and hypotensive effects. Studies indicate that ginger may produce anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting arachidonic acid metabolism in both the cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase pathways. Inflammations start when the immune cells start one or more of several cascade reactions that yield inflammatory mediators. Ginger inhibits, in part the 5-lipogenase enzyme and its inflammatory cascade reaction. Ginger also partly blocks the COX enzymes, but unlike the synthetic NSAIDS, ginger does not fully block COX-1 and does not create gastric bleeding or stomach upset.

OTC NATURAL THEREPEUTICS FROM THE HOUSE OF NOVO:
Novo's Super Critical Fluid Extraction (SCFE) process, extracts gingerol at its highest level of concentration and purity.