Synergestic Effect of Ginger Extract in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB), a ubiquitous, highly contagious chronic granulomatous bacterial infection, is still a leading killer of young adults worldwide. The study was designed to know the effect of ginger extract in case of pulmonary tuberculosis patients, and to establish whether Gingiber officinale might be used as a supplement to anti- tubercular therapy and as a supportive therapy. Material and Methods: The study group was supplemented to ginger extract (6-gingerol) daily for 1 month and placebo group was supplemented with starch capsule. Both groups were taking standard anti-tubercular treatment (ATT) during the study. Results: Ginger supplementation significantly reduced the levels of acute phase protein mainly C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in ginger supplemented group in comparison to baseline due to its broad anti-inflammatory action. Conclusion: Ginger and ATT have a synergistic effect on Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) Patients. Since Ginger and its bioactive compound control the molecular mechanism of inflammation, it might be used to treat not only Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) patients but also inflammation associated disorder.
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Subodh Kumar, Uday N Singh, Kiran Saxena
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