The multi characteristics values of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in human nutrition and disease prevention
1 Department of Zoology, Cholistan University of Veterinary Animal Science, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
2 Department of Zoology, Sadiq Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
3 Department of Zoology, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan.
4 Department of Zoology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
5 Department of Zoology, Minhaj University Lahore, Pakistan.
Review Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 21(02), 127–134.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2022.21.2.0425
Publication history:
Received on 01 October 2022; revised on 09 November 2022; accepted on 12 November 2022
Abstract:
Ginger is a flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). The most essential ingredient in our meal is ginger, which is utilized as a spice. One of the earliest recognized medicinal herbs, ginger has been used for centuries to treat a variety of human diseases. Sesquiterpenoids, monoterpenoids, essential volatile oils (1–5%), and non-volatile pungent chemicals such gingerols, shogaols, paradols, and zingerones are the primary components of ginger. Gingerol products can be use as antiparasitic, anti-microbial, radio protective, antiflarial and anti-cancer. Ginger regulates blood sugar levels using a variety of ways. Other suggested use for ginger includes the treatment of conditions like fever, indigestion, nausea, hypertension, dementia, and constipation. The antioxidant properties of ginger are enhanced by the presence of phenolic and flavonoid compounds. The antioxidant properties of ginger are enhanced by the presence of phenolic and flavonoid compounds.
Keywords:
Ginger; Gingerols; Flavonoid; Component; Rhizome; Treatment; Medicine
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