General Introduction
Ginger contains oleoresins and volatile oils, responsible for its pungency and medicinal properties.
It is widely used for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antiemetic effects.
Synonyms of Ginger (Resin)
Common name: Ginger
Scientific name: Zingiber officinale
Synonyms: Adrak (Hindi)
Biological Source
Derived from the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale.
Family
Zingiberaceae
Composition
Resins and oleoresins:
Gingerol and shogaol: Responsible for the pungency.
Volatile oil: Zingiberene, bisabolene.
Therapeutic Uses
Digestive aid: Relieves nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.
Anti-inflammatory: Effective in arthritis and muscle pain.
Antiemetic: Used in motion sickness and pregnancy-related nausea.
Commercial Applications
Widely used in the food and beverage industry as a spice.
Used in herbal teas, syrups, and lozenges for digestive health.