GINGER

1. Phytochemistry
Ginger
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‫زياد‬‫ابوديه‬
‫أعداد‬
‫هادي‬ ‫محمد‬ ‫شاكر‬ ‫سيف‬

2. Ginger
Ginger (Zingiber officinale
Roscoe) is a flowering plant in the
family Zingiberaceae whose
rhizome, ginger root or simply
ginger, is widely used as a spice
or a medicine

4. INTRODUCTION
Herbal and natural products of folk medicine
have been used for centuries in every culture
throughout the world
Scientists and medical professionals have
shown increased interest in this field as they
recognize the true health benefits of these
remedies has been widely used as a spice to
enhance the flavor of food and beverage and
for medical purposes in various diseases,
particularly to treat ailments such as
stomachache, diarrhea and nausea

5. • Studies have shown that ginger has various
active compounds and different effects and used
in the treatment of colic, bloating and
indigestion, hypercholesterolemia, burns, ulcers
depression, impotence and liver toxicity. It has
anti-inflammatory properties in arthritis. It Is an
anti-spasmodic and has anti-tumor effects in
cancerous patients. Ginger has antioxidant
benefits and helps to neutralize free radicals.
Ginger has antiemetic effect and due to non-
toxic effect, it can be prescribed for long-term

7. Volatile oils in ginger
• The volatile oil components in ginger consist mainly of
sesquiterpene hydrocarbons
• zingeberene (35%)
• Sesqui phellandrene (10%)
• Bisabolene (8%)
• Dexo-camphene (6%)
• Beta-phellandrene (3%)
• 1,8-cineole (2%)
• Other constituents

8. Extraction
Steam distillation Super critical fluid
extraction

9. Safety and Adverse Effects
*ginger has few negative side
effects, and is on the FDA
generally recognized as safe list,
though it does interact with some
medications, including warfarin.
*Allergic reactions to ginger
generally result in a rash, and
although generally recognized as
safe, ginger can cause heartburn