Description – Ginger is a flowering, herbaceous perennial plant. It grows annual pseudostems about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. Its rhizome, ginger root or ginger, finds its application as a spice and a folk medicine. Its pungency and aroma are because of its active component called gingerols, shogaols & zingerone.
Application – In foods and beverages, ginger oleoresin is used as a flavoring agent in sauces, seasoning, meat products, soups, gravies, canned foods, etc. It is also commonly used for nausea and vomiting. It is also used for menstrual cramps, osteoarthritis, diabetes, migraine headaches, and other conditions.