ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2010
Ginger compress therapy for adults with osteoarthritis.
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- Touching body, soul, and spirit? Understanding external applications from integrative medicine: A mixed methods systematic review.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of Ginger Supplementation on Markers of Inflammation and Functional Capacity in Individuals with Mild to Moderate Joint Pain.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Effects of TCM external scalding therapy on spleen-stomach deficiency cold stomachache and inflammatory indexes.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
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- Quantification of Cardiovascular Regulation Applying Heart Rate Variability Analyses for Different Warm and Moist Chest Compresses in Healthy Subjects.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2022Article
- Clinical trials on pain lowering effect of ginger: A narrative review.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2020Review
- Molecular Targets of Natural Products for Chondroprotection in Destructive Joint Diseases.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Review
- Nine New Gingerols from the Rhizoma of Zingiber officinale and Their Cytotoxic Activities.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
- Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the biosynthesis of volatile oil, gingerols, and diarylheptanoids in ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.).Botanical studies · 2017Article
- Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms.Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association · 2014Article
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Abstract
aimThis paper is a report of a study to explicate the phenomenon of ginger compresses for people with osteoarthritis.
backgroundOsteoarthritis is claimed to be the leading cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability in Western society. Management ideally combines non-pharmacological strategies, including complementary therapies and pain-relieving medication. Ginger has been applied externally for over a thousand years in China to manage arthritis symptoms.
methodHusserlian phenomenological methodology was used and the data were collected in 2007. Ten purposively selected adults who had suffered osteoarthritis for at least a year kept daily diaries and made drawings, and follow-up interviews and telephone conversations were conducted.
findingsSeven themes were identified in the data: (1) Meditative-like stillness and relaxation of thoughts; (2) Constant penetrating warmth throughout the body; (3) Positive change in outlook; (4) Increased energy and interest in the world; (5) Deeply relaxed state that progressed to a gradual shift in pain and increased interest in others; (6) Increased suppleness within the body and (7) More comfortable, flexible joint mobility. The essential experience of ginger compresses exposed the unique qualities of heat, stimulation, anti-inflammation and analgesia.
conclusionNurses could consider this therapy as part of a holistic treatment for people with osteoarthritis symptoms. Controlled research is needed with larger numbers of older people to explore further the effects of the ginger compress therapy.
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