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Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed whole as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It is the underground stem of the ginger plant. The ginger plant has a long history of cultivation, having originated in Asia and is grown in India Southeast Asia, West Africa and the Caribbean. The actual name for ginger is Root Ginger. However, it is commonly referred to as ginger, as the meaning is well known. It is used for abdominal bloating, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, and rheumatism. The most active chemical compounds in ginger are known as the gingerols, which are also the most aromatic compounds in this root. Ginger also contains shogaols, which are formed during the drying process.
Physiological Functions
1) Gingeriols are thought to detoxify gastric substances that could lead to nausea.
2) Ginger is also thought to increase the tone and movement of the intestines, and to promote heart health.
3) Furthermore, ginger may inhibit substances that could cause the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis
Applications
● Pharmaceutical stuff
● Functional food and food additive
l Solid herbal tea or beverage