A medication is formulated to treat a specific symptom and is designed to work in a certain way within the body. Medications come with a list of warnings and potential side effects.
Because ginger root has medicinal properties, some medications are incompatible with it. To avoid any risks or side effects, read the warnings and gather as much information as possible for your own safety.
Ginger is a natural blood thinner and lowers blood pressure. It also regulates blood sugar (1). Combining it with medications designed for the same effect can be excessive. Therefore, ginger should not be taken with anticoagulants, beta-blockers, aspirin, or insulin.
A list of medications known to interact negatively with ginger is available here.
3. Pregnancy
A ginger root tea in early pregnancy can relieve nausea and vomiting. After the first trimester, however, ginger root should be consumed infrequently and in very small doses (or not at all), as it can trigger uterine contractions (2). This can lead to premature labor or miscarriage.
On the other hand, it can be useful when the due date has passed and you are ready to meet your baby in person.
4. Underweight
