The use of ginger (Zingiber officinale) for the treatment of pain: a systematic review of clinical trials.

摘要: Background. Zingiber officinale ( Z. ), commonly known as ginger, has been widely used traditionally for a variety of medicinal purposes, one which is the treatment pain. The aim this systematic review was to evaluate evidence from all human participant clinical trials that have assessed efficacy ginger any type pain. Methods. Following protocol, multiple databases were sought using comprehensive search strategies and pain together with trial filter randomized or controlled trials. Trials testing , sole oral against comparison condition in adults suffering condition, included. Results. Seven published articles, reporting total eight (481 participants), included review. Six (two osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, three experimentally induced acute muscle pain) found use reduced subjective reports. methodological quality articles variable. When Jadad scale, allows score between 0 5 be given, obtained ratings ranging 2 5. Conclusion. Due paucity well-conducted trials, treat remains insufficient. However, available data provide tentative support anti-inflammatory role constituents, may reduce experience some conditions such osteoarthritis. Further rigorous therefore seem warranted.