Zingiber officinale
A universally recognized warming herb used for digestive comfort, nausea relief, and circulatory support.
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May interact with blood thinners (high doses), diabetes medications, and blood pressure medications.
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Discontinue high-dose supplements 1 week before surgery.
Generally very safe. Heartburn, GI upset, mouth irritation at high doses.
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