Journal
Reading the evidence out loud.
Notes on ginger and period cramps, menstrual comfort support, and what we're learning while developing Monthwell. We publish an article only when it is finished and evidence-checked.
Ginger Research · 1 min read
Does Ginger Help With Period Cramps? What the Research Says
Several small randomized trials have studied oral ginger for primary dysmenorrhea. Here is what they measured, and where the evidence stops.
Ginger Research · 1 min read
How Much Ginger Has Been Studied for Period Pain?
One randomized, placebo-controlled study used 500 mg of ginger three times daily. Other protocols differ — here is how to read those numbers.
More research is coming.
Additional articles are being written and fact-checked. We would rather publish a small number of finished, evidence-checked pieces than fill this page with unfinished drafts. New articles are announced to waitlist members first.