Ginger: Biological Source, Chemical Constituents, Uses
Biological Source Ginger, scientifically known as Zingiber officinale, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a flowering plant whose rhizomes, commonly called ginger root, are used for culinary, medicinal, and traditional purposes. Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is now cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Chemical Constituents The therapeutic properties of ginger are…