Ginger-based formulations for allergic rhinitis disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies in animals and humans.
Ratchanon Inpan, Tattiya Kantasa, Nutthiya Hanprasertpong et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of ginger-based formulations for allergic rhinitis in both animal and human studies. The analysis included 21 studies, revealing that ginger significantly improved symptoms such as sneezing and itching in humans, with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of -0.63 for total nasal symptom scores. The findings suggest potential therapeutic benefits of ginger formulations.
Key findings
- In rodents, ginger formulations reduced nasal rubbing with an SMD of -1.99.
- In humans, ginger significantly improved total nasal symptom scores with an SMD of -0.63.
- Ginger formulations also decreased eosinophil levels in allergic rhinitis patients.
Why it matters
Allergic rhinitis significantly impacts patients' quality of life and respiratory health. The potential of ginger-based formulations as a complementary treatment could provide clinicians with alternative options to manage symptoms effectively.