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Ginger

Ginger

Latin Name: Zingiber officinale
Description of Appearance: Root with a spicy fragrance
Common Names:
  • Ginger

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Relief of Nausea and Digestive Issues

Active Ingredients: Gingerol and shogaol, anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea properties
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizome (root)
Preperation Method: properties of the herb

Anti-Inflammatory and Pain Relief

Active Ingredients: Gingerol, anti-inflammatory properties
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizome (root)
Preperation Method: properties of the herb

Management of Osteoarthritis

Active Ingredients: Gingerol, anti-inflammatory properties
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizome (root)
Preperation Method: properties of the herb

Immune System Boost

Active Ingredients: Gingerol and gingerdiol, antioxidant properties
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizome (root)
Preperation Method: properties of the herb

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Gingerol

Description Gingerol is a bioactive compound found in ginger with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.