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AN OVERVIEW ON “ZINGIBER OFFICINALE” (GINGER)

Pratik Waghmare*, Chaitali Diwane, Pranali Jadhav, Vaishnavi Patil and Pramod Barhe

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Abstract

The rhizome or ginger root is the portion of the plant “Zingiber officinale” that is utilized in culinary condiments and medicinal. The plant's rhizome has a wide range of uses qualities that are both preventive and therapeutic Ginger is a remarkable spice. It‟s known for its spiciness and flavour, and it's been around for a long time. Since ancient times, it has been used as a remedy for a variety of illnesses It is widely cultivated in several parts of the world. Africa and Asia are two continents. There are several qualities of the plant that you should be aware of Turmeric plants have comparable properties. Ginger is a tall plant Perennial plant with a height of one to three feet. The stem rises around 12 inches above the ground and is about 12 inches long encircled by the two-ranked sheathing bases leaves. Ginger grows horizontally, flattened laterally. Rhizome is an arrangement of branching components. The whole rhizome has a striated, hard feel. Zingiber officinale is a great source of phytochemicals and has a disagreeable and fragrant scent and taste. This essential medicinal herb is Gingerol and zingiberene are two essential oils included in this blend and it's the source of the offensive and pungent odour, gingerol, and shogaol are some of the ingredients. The following are some examples of herbal medical applications and uses: nausea and vomiting therapy, diseases of the neurological system, headaches, and migraine migraines without side effects, and it's been around for a long time recommended to treat rheumatoid arthritis and muscle discomfort Ginger has a unique flavour. Broad-spectrum prophylactic and preventative properties have been thought to exist therapeutic purposes.

Keywords: Ginger, Rhizome, Zingeiber officinale, Essential, Spice, Component.