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Uses described in pharmacopoeias and traditional medicine
Antirheumatic, treatment of dyspepsia, colds and flu, to stimulate the appetite.
Contra-indications

• Patients taking anticoagulant drugs or those with blood coagulation
disorders should consult their physician prior to self-medication with
ginger (It possess antiplatelet activity)

• Patients with gallstones should consult their physician before using ginger
(promotes production of gall stones).

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