Does ginger help in ameliorating cancer?
Experiments on animals have shown that the fruit extract helped inhibit gastric ulcers (Shetty et al., 2008). Certain flavonoids (bi-flavones) isolated from the stem and branches exhibited cytotoxic properties in the colon, non–small cell lung, breast, ovarian, and renal cell cancers (Pradhan et al., 2009).
The effect of gingerols on Helicobacter pylori bacteria that cause gastritis and cancer in the stomach was studied, and results indicate that the herb has chemopreventive effects (Mahady et al., 2003).
Beyond these few experiments, scientific evidence to support the anticancer property of the plant appears to be tenuous.
Ginger and its oil may increase the risk in people susceptible to bleeding disorders. It could be due to the anti-coagulant property of the spice (Srivastava et al., 1984).
There is so much anecdotal evidence that describes a herb’s miraculous properties that desperate patients fall victim to these miracle cure makers. I have studied the medicinal properties of herbs for several years now and what I have learned is to exercise caution when using herbs for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Herbs are known to be harmful to health.
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