Abstract

ZANJABEEL (ZINGIBER OFFICINALE) IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING: A REVIEW

Mohd Nauman Saleem* and Mohammad Idris

Abstract

Herbal medicines are of great significance not only in developing countries but also in developed countries for primary health care because of their efficacy, safety and minimal adverse effects. Zanjabeel (Ginger) is one of the most common spices and is used as an important drug in Unani system of medicine as well as in other nonconventional systems of medicine. The Unani classical literature has ample evidence which confirms that Zanjabeel is very potent in inhibiting the conditions of nausea and vomiting caused by various factors. In the light of recent scientific studies it has also been found that Zanjabeel is very effective in treating nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy as well as surgeries and operations. Therefore, an effort has been made to recollect the important scientific data to give an insight on the invaluable pharmacological property of Zanjabeel as an antinauseant and antiemetic medicine.

Keywords: Zanjabeel, ginger, antiemetic, Unani system of medicine.