An Overview of Zingiber officinale as an Essence of Life and Therapeutic Applications

Authors

  • Ashutosh Pathak* Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Aabhash shukla Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Ayush Tiwari Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Yash Giri Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Sanskar Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Khushi Verma Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Riya Vissen Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Kritika Shukla Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Pavan Kumar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd,Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017
  • Anuj Yadav Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmacy, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Mohan Rd, Sarosa Bharosa, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh India – 226017

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.267.2583-2093

Keywords:

Black ginger, 6-Gingerol, 6-Shogoals, anti-oxidants, Zingiber officinale,

Abstract

Zingiber officinale or Ginger, an annual flower-patterned stem belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, gets utilize as, food, flavouring, as well as medicinal ingredient. Throughout more than two thousand years, ginger has been traditionally utilised for health purposes. It is among of the best-adapted plants with a wide-ranging of physiological functions and is frequently used as a seasoning for a range of beverages and food. Shogoals, Gingerol, Parasols, and other compounds give ginger its therapeutic qualities. Ginger has a high level of antioxidants which protect DNA from damage based on by stress and oxidation. They might promote youthfulness and help the body fight on going illnesses like hypertension coronary artery disease and breathing problems. They may also lower cancerous risk. Its pH ranges from 5.50 to 6.02, which is comparable to that of lettuce, figs, fennel, leeks, and parsnips. The newly harvested ginger should be stored at an average warmth of 19-28 °C and a relative humidity of roughly 70-90%. Numerous studies have demonstrated ginger's protective properties against a range of conditions, including cancer, diabetes mellitus, free radicals, inflammation, and nausea. It is thought that ginger is a safe herbal remedy with little side effects. This plant may be used to create herbal medicines in the near future, but further explore is essential to assess the efficacy and safety of any adverse effects produced by studies that involve human subjects.

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