The Effect of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) on Platelet Aggregation: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The potential effect of ginger on platelet aggregation is a widely-cited concern both within the published literature and to clinicians; however, there has been no systematic appraisal of the evidence to date.

Methods

Using the PRISMA guidelines, we systematically reviewed the results of clinical and observational trials regarding the effect of ginger on platelet aggregation in adults compared to either placebo or baseline data. Studies included in this review stipulated the independent variable was a ginger preparation or isolated ginger compound, and used measures of platelet aggregation as the primary outcome.

Results

Ten studies were included, comprising eight clinical trials and two observational studies. Of the eight clinical trials, four reported tha

SUBMITTER: Marx W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4619316 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature