Ginger vs ibuprofen : comparative study for menstrual cramps

An Iranian study published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Ozgoli et al., 2009) directly compared the ginger and ibuprofen to treat dysmenorrhea primary.

Study results

Population : 150 young women with primary dysmenorrhea

Treatments : 3 groups of 50 women each:

• Group A: ginger 250mg × 4/day (= 1g/day)
• Group B: ibuprofen 400mg × 4/day
• Group C: mefenamic acid 250mg × 4/day

Main result : No significant difference between the three groups in pain intensity measured over 3 days. The ginger was as effective as ibuprofen.

Benefits of Ginger vs Ibuprofen

• No irritation ginger gastroenteritis-intestinal (ibuprofen can cause gastritis, ulcer)
• No risk cardiovascular long term
• Compatible with the ginger and ginger and pregnancy (ibuprofen contraindicated in the 3rd trimester)
• No major drug interactions at dietary doses
• Anti-bloating-natural-remedy-2026">nausea in addition (frequent during rules)

NRTI for dysmenorrhea: practical protocol

A 60ml INTI shot contains fresh ginger Organic Peru concentrate, the equivalent of a therapeutic dose. Start 2-3 days before your expected period for optimal preventive effect.