وَيُسْقَوْنَ فِيهَا كَأْسًا كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا زَنجَبِيلًا
And they will be given to drink there a cup whose mixture is of ginger.
Surah al-Insân (Man), 76:17
Translation to be validatedGinger is mentioned in the Quran among the delights of Paradise. Its trade between the Arab world and the Mediterranean is ancient; it reached Europe in the Middle Ages.
In the tradition
- A spice widely used in the Middle East and Asia.
- An important place in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine.
- Traditional use to help digestion.
What research says
- Several studies support its use against nausea, especially in early pregnancy (on the advice of a health professional).
- Further reading: pharmacy doctoral thesis by Anne Butin, University of Lorraine (2017), devoted to ginger.
Precautions
- Be careful if you take anticoagulants or have gallstones.
- In high doses, it can cause heartburn.
This information is general. It is not medical advice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you are taking a treatment, are pregnant or breastfeeding.