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Effect of ingested raw ginger (zingerber officinale) on tear production
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then monitored using Schirmer's test. The initial rate of tear production was measured before administration of ginger for each subject. Subsequent measurements were made at 30mins interval till reversal of the effect. In this way, subjects acted as their own control. Ginger was found to induce statistically significant increase in tear production (P>0.05: from 21.78mm-27.55mm or 26.49% increase). The peak effectwas noticed 60mins post ingestion. The effectwas not sustained as the induced values went back to baseline within 120mins post ingestion of ginger. Patients suffering from dry eye syndrome could include intake of fresh ginger in their menu as adjuvant measure towards alleviating their condition.
