Analyzing Ginger A Panacea for Amenorrhea (Outside of Pregnancy)
Abstract:
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation. Millions of women globally are affected, causing emotional distress, infertility, and increased risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. This study’s objective is to investigate Ginger’s (Zingiber officinale) potential in alleviating amenorrhea in non-pregnant women as a natural herb. An experimental study involving 100 participants with 50 non-pregnant women from Cameroon and Nigeria with amenorrhea was carried out in the Ginger experimental group, while the other 50 were in the control group. The participants digested fresh, raw ginger for 12 weeks. Menstrual cycle regularization and symptom alleviation were subjectively assessed. Analysis revealed that ginger contains bioactive compounds with potential estrogenic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which could help regulate menstrual cycles. The experimental study demonstrated significant improvements in menstrual cycle regularization, and symptom alleviation in the gin ger-treated participants. These findings suggest that ginger may be a useful adjunctive treatment for amenorrhea in non-pregnant women, warranting further research for specifics.
