Tag Archive for 'Ginger'

Ali et al. explored the extent to which oral intake of a whole-ginger extract would similarly impact neutrophils in both autoimmune mice and healthy humans. Image credit: Siala.

Ginger Supplements May Help Reduce Inflammation in Autoimmune Diseases

Sep 27, 2023 by News Staff

In a new clinical trial, scientists from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and the University of Colorado School of Medicine found that oral administration...

The footed grinding slab from the archaeological site of Oc Eo in Vietnam. Scale bar - 10 cm. Image credit: Wang et al., doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adh5517.

Archaeologists Find Grinding Stones with Traces of 2,000-Year-Old Curry in Vietnam

Jul 23, 2023 by News Staff

The global spice trade has played an essential role in world history. However, because of poor preservation conditions, archaeobotanical remains of spices...

Ginger is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects, and has traditionally been used as an herbal supplement in the treatment of various chronic diseases. Image credit: Joseph Mucira.

Ginger-Derived Compound May Help Prevent Lupus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Jan 7, 2021 by News Staff

In a study published in the journal JCI Insight, 6-gingerol, the most abundant bioactive compound of ginger root, lowered autoantibody production and helped...