The clinical effectiveness of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) in adults with osteoarthritis

International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 311-320

  Leach, Matthew J ^a   Kumar, Saravana ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

Author keywords

Complementary and alternative medicine; Ginger; Osteoarthritis

Indexed keywords

EID: 83655195290     PISSN: 17441595     EISSN: 17441609     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01258363-200809000-00004     Document Type: Article

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