Open AccessTherapeutic Role of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) - A Review
Author(s) -
Tahreem Kausar,
Sadaf Anwar,
Entesar Hanan,
Mıfftha Yaseen,
Shimaa Mohammed Hasnin Aboelnaga,
Z. R. Azaz Ahmad Azad
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i29b31584
Subject(s) - zingiber officinale , zingiberaceae , traditional medicine , gingerol , antioxidant , medicine , hypericum perforatum , antispasmodic , pharmacology , chemistry , food science , biochemistry , rhizome
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a common kitchen spice that belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. It is rich in phytochemistry that is promoting health benefits. It is used as a home remedy to support the common cold, headaches, and pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiemetic, antiulcer, and anti-cancer, antiplatelet, anti-diabetic and lipid-lowering activities. Gingerols are key ingredients found in ginger that convert into zingerone, shogaol, and parasols, giving flavor and odor. Zingerone and shogaol are present in limited quantities in fresh ginger and more in dried or extracted goods. Especially 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol are pharmacological properties that are effective in antipyretic, analgesic, and hypotensive. The present review is about different therapeutic properties of ginger, including antioxidant properties, anti-diabetic properties, anti-cancer properties etc.