herb · for irregular digestion
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Speeds the stomach emptying, which is a sensible theory for indigestion.
Say that in clinical terms
Ginger accelerates gastric emptying and stimulates antral (stomach) contractions, a plausible prokinetic mechanism for dyspepsia symptoms.
How strong is the research?
No Benefit evidence
1.2 g of ginger sped up how fast the stomach emptied, which is a real and measurable effect.
Low-quality evidence
1 paper read, 1 against.
Tested as: ginger powder/capsules, roughly 1.0-1.2 g/day — functional dyspepsia (early fullness, bloating, epigastric discomfort)
How much to take
1080–1200 mg