General Introduction to Ginger (Resin):
- Ginger (Resin) 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:
- Common name: Ginger
- Scientific name: Zingiber officinale
- Synonyms: Adrak (Hindi)
Biological Source:
- Derived from the rhizomes of Zingiber officinale.
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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.
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