Pharmacognostic study of zingiberofficinale

Abstract

Ginger is scientifically known as Zingiber officinale. Zingiber officinale {ginger} widely used in pharmaceutical approach. 6-shogaol, 6-paradol,6-gingerole,zerumbone and zingerole are some active ingredients available in ginger. Ginger has been used commonly to treat diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, heart burn, cough, bronchitis, asthma, diabetes and menstrual irregularities. It consist of 80% moisture, 2% protein, 2% fiber, 1% mineral, 0.9% fat, 12% carbohydrate, volatile oil 1.9%. Volatile oil in ginger contain a-Pinene, camphene, o-Phellandrene, zingiberene, o-bisabolene, geranial.Ginger mostly preferred warm, humid climate for cultivation. It can be grown both under rain fed and irrigated conditions. Ayurveda literature preferred administration of ginger in both of communicable and non-communicable diseases.