Accession Number: pdtdbp00013

Details of the Plant

Plant Name : Ginger
Alternative Names : Zingiberis Rhizoma, Zingiberaceae, Shen Jiang, Jamaican Ginger, African Ginger, Cochin Asian Ginger, இஞ்சி
Scientific Name : Zingiber officinale
Medicinal Parts : Rhizome
Plant Category : Vegetable
2° Metabolites (17/31) :
Bisabolene, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Cineol, Citral, Farnesene, Fat, Gingerol, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, β-Phelladrene, Phenylpropanoid, Phosphorus, Potassium, β-Sesquiphellandrene, Sesquiterpenoids, Shogaol, Sodium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, Zingerone, Zingibain, Zingiberene
Phytochemical IDs : pdtdbl00097, pdtdbl00123, pdtdbl00185, pdtdbl00098, pdtdbl00092, pdtdbl00096, pdtdbl00095, pdtdbl00008, pdtdbl00009, pdtdbl00010, pdtdbl00011, pdtdbl00012, pdtdbl00013, pdtdbl00016, pdtdbl00017, pdtdbl00094, pdtdbl00093
Plant Description :
Ginger is used for Lowering cholesterol levels, Pain relief from arthritis, Digestive issues, Allergies, Bronchial constriction, Cold viruses, Parasites, Antiemetic (relief/ prevention of nausea), Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant Promotion of sweating, Sialagogue (stimulates flow of saliva), Stimulation of the gastrointestinal track, Carminative (release of flatulence), and External use as a stimulant. Ginger Root is not recommended for people who have gallstones.
Plant Keywords : Ginger, Zingiber officinale, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Zingiberaceae, Shen Jiang, Jamaican Ginger, African Ginger, Cochin Asian Ginger, இஞ்சி
Plant References :
  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger
  2. http://www.specialtyherbstore.com/fresh_raw_asian_jamaican_ginger_root_p/bhging.htm
Ginger

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