Ginger has therapeutic properties that can help reduce joint pain and discomfort.
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled group Studies have proven the analgesic effects of ginger as effective as that of ibuprofen.
Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that function in the same way as COX-2 inhibitors which is a subclass of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDs. A study conducted at the University of Miami compared the effects of a highly concentrated ginger extract to a placebo in 247 patients with osteoarthritis of the knees. The ginger reduced pain and stiffness in knee joints by 40 percent compared to the placebo.
A staple of traditional medicine, this pungent root is probably best known for its anti-nausea, stomach-soothing properties. But ginger can also fight pain, including aching joints from arthritis as well as menstrual cramps. One study found that ginger capsules worked as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen at relieving period pain.
Scientific analysis shows that ginger contains hundreds of compounds and metabolites, some of which may contribute to health and healing. Of these, the gingerols and shogaols have been most extensively researched. A study involving 74 volunteers carried out at the University of Georgia found that daily ginger supplementation reduced exercise-induced muscle pain by 25 percent.
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