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CHEMISTRY OF GINGER AND IT'S MEDICINAL USES

 



Scientific name:- Zingiber officinale

Family:- Zingiberaceae

The major organic chemical compound present in Ginger is Gingerol and zingiberene.

zingiberene





Medicinal properties:-

Anti inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, antipyretic.


Medicinal uses:-

Ginger is used in the treatment of joint pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Ginger is most commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting.

Ginger is used to treat flu, common cold, digestion problem and reduce nausea.

It is used to reduce oxidative stress.

Ginger has been used to lower blood sugar levels and cure various heart diseases.

Ginger has been used for the
indigestion and stomach discomfort.

Ginger is used to reduce the bad cholesterol level in our blood and also prevents various types of cancer.

It is believed to cure the Alzheimer's disease.

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