EtikaUji KLinikGinger is usually regarded as safe in small
amounts, or approximately 2-4 grams per day (Bryer, 2005; Kraft and
Hobbs, 2004; Wichtl, 2004; Libster, 2003; Chandra et al., 2002;
Ernst and Pittler, 2000; Metz and Cupp, 2000), although certain
precautions should be borne in mind, as follows: High doses
(presumably more than 4 grams per day) of ginger may have uterine
stimulating properties (Castleman, 2001). Do not use in pregnancy
or lactation, unless prescribed by a health professional, as the
possible effects on the developing fetus have not yet been fully
ascertained (Wichtl, 2004; McCann, 2003; Vanaclocha and Caigueral,
2003; Ernst and Schmidt, 2002; Al-Achi, 2001; Blumenthal,
1998).
