Health benefits of Ginger

ABSTRACT Ginger is a member of the Zingiberaceae family of plants. It has been a part of healing strategies in Asia, India, Europe, Africa and the Middle East for centuries for treatment of such disorders as arthritis, stomach upset, asthma, diabetes and menstrual irregularities. There is scientific support that ginger may alleviate the symptoms of nausea and vomiting following pregnancy, surgery, cancer therapy, or motion sickness and suggestive evidence that ginger reduces inflammation and pain. There are preliminary data that ginger has antimicrobial potential, although there is little evidence supporting ginger’s practical usefulness in combating infections in humans. Based on evidence primarily from animal and in vitro studies, ginger may have beneficial effects toward cardiovascular disease through its multiple actions counteracting inflammation, hyperlipidemia, platelet aggregation and hypertension. However, this seminar paper discuss the botany,chemistry,nutrient composition,uses and health benefit of ginger. OUTLINE: INTRODUCTION BOTANY OF GINGER CHEMISTRY OF GINGER NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF GINGER USES AND HEALTH BENEFIT OF GINGER PHARMACOLOGY/MECHANISM OF ACTION ADVERSE EFFECT AND INTERACTION DOSAGE CONCLUSION RECOMMENDATION