Seminar onginger

Presented by Sukanta Das

Vidyasagar universityM.Sc

Ginger has also been a key plant in Ayurvedicmedicine, a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. As pharmaceutical products as plants in herbal medicine preparation. The origin of "ginger" is from the mid-14th century, from Old English gingiferFrom 1585, Jamaican ginger was the first oriental spice to be grown In 2012, India, with over 33% of the global production, now leads in growing ginger, replacing China in second position (~20%), followed by Nepal (~12%), Nigeria and Thailand (each ~7%) and Indonesia (~5%) .

Introduction

Scientific classification:Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Angiosperms

Clade: Monocots

Clade: Commelinids

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Zingiber

Species: Z. Officinale

Binomial name: Zingiber officinale

Scientific classification:Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Angiosperms

Clade: Monocots

Clade: Commelinids

Order: Zingiberales

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Zingiber

Species: Z. Officinale

Binomial name: Zingiber officinale

Scientific classification:Kingdom: PlantaeClade: AngiospermsClade: MonocotsClade: CommelinidsOrder: ZingiberalesFamily: ZingiberaceaeGenus: ZingiberSpecies: Z. OfficinaleBinomial name: Zingiber officinale

Cultivation :adaptation of the plant to warm climates, ginger is often used as landscaping around subtropical homes. Traditionally, the rhizome is gathered when the stalk withers; it is immediately scalded. Ginger is indigenous to southern China from whence it spread to the Spice Islands and other parts of Asia, and subsequently to West Africa and the Caribbean. Ginger appeared in Europe, via India, in the first century .

Description: It is a perennial reed-like plant with annual leafy stems, about a meter (3 to 4 feet) tall. to grow in warm climates ,produces clusters of white and pink flower buds that bloom into yellow flowers.

Chemistry: a fragrant essential oil whose main constituents are sesquiterpenoids, with (-)-zingiberene . Smaller amounts of other sesquiterpenoids (β-sesquiphellandrene, bisabolene and farnesene) and a small monoterpenoid fraction (β-phelladrene, cineol, and citral) .

The characteristic odor and flavor zingerone, shogaols and gingerols, volatile oils .

Pungent taste of ginger is due to nonvolatile phenylpropanoid-derived compounds, particularly gingerols and shogaols,

Nutritional value per 100 gEnergy: 333 kJ (80 kcal)Carbohydrates: 17.77 gSugars: 1.7 gDietary fiber: 2 gFat: 0.75 gProtein: 1.82 gVitamins: Thiamine (B1) : (2%) 0.025 mgRiboflavin (B2): (3%) 0.034 mgNiacin (B3): (5%) 0.75 mgPantothenic acid (B5): (4%) 0.203 mgVitamin B6: (12%) 0.16 mgFolate (B9): (3%) 11 μgVitamin C: (6%) 5 mgVitamin E: (2%) 0.26 mg

Trace metals• Calcium: ( 2%) 16 mg• Iron: (5%) 0.6 mg• Magnesium: (12%) 43 mg• Manganese: (11%) 0.229 mg• Phosphorus: (5%) 34 mg• Potassium: (9%) 415 mg• Sodium: (2%) 27 mg• Zinc: (38%) 3.64 mg

•Medicinal Properties:• antiemetic/antinausea• antispasmodic• antifungal• anti-inflammatory• antiseptic• antibacterial• antiviral• antitussive• analgesic• circulatory stimulant• carminative

Medicinal use: Vomiting & morning sickness :pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting & morning sickness were given beverages

with ginger during the first trimester of pregnancy, inconclusive about effects for other forms of nausea .

Nausea caused by chemotherapy:Ginger supplements administered alongside anti-vomiting medications can reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea symptoms by 40% .

Inflammation of the colon:Reducing inflammation in the colon a person reduces their risk of developing colon cancer. To prevent cancer that are nontoxic, and improve their quality of life.

Muscle pain caused by exercise:Daily ginger supplementation reduced exercise-induced muscle pain by 25%significantly attenuated in those who, after exercising, have daily two grams of powdered ginger.

Ovarian cancer:Exposing ovarian cancer cells to a solution of ginger powder resulted in their death in every single test.

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Regional use In Indian cuisine, ginger is a key ingredient, especially in thicker gravies, as well as in many other dishes, both vegetarian and meat-based. Ginger also has a role in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Ginger is also an ingredient in traditional Indian drinks, both cold and hot, including spiced Masala chai. Across India, ginger is variously called adrak in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, aad in Maithili, aadi in Bhojpuri, aadain Assamese and Bengali, Adu in Gujarati, Fresh ginger is one of the main spices used for making pulse and lentil curries and other vegetable preparations. as dried, ginger is used to spice tea and coffee, especially in winter. Ginger powder is also used in certain food preparations, particularly for pregnant or nursing women, the most popular one being katlu which is a mixture of gum resin, ghee, nuts, and sugar. The herb root is also used in the preparation of mango, lemonand spondias (ambara in India) pickles.Fresh root can be used in the preparation of variety of spicy snacks, candies, and ginger bread in the food industry.Ginger tea is a popular drink in many Asian countries.

Folk medicine The traditional medical form of ginger historically was called Jamaica ginger; it was classified as a stimulant and carminative and used frequently for dyspepsia, gastroparesis, slow motility symptoms, constipation, and colic

ginger may provide short-term relief of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting morning sicknessor in treating pain from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or joint and muscle injury.

Diabetes complications:

Ginger can help increase circulation, thin blood, and lower both blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce urine protein levels, decrease water intake and urine output, and reverse proteinuria.

• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation):Ginger can help reduce the symptoms of pain in primary dysmenorrhea.

• Cold and flu:The root acts as an antihistamine and decongestant, two cold-easing effects that can help with symptoms.

• Arthritis:Osteoarthritis Cartilage found patients with painful arthritis in the knee who were given ginger vs. a placebo.

• Beautify skin:Substances contained in ginger stimulate blood circulation and help to fight fatigue, have a refreshing and antioxidant action, helping to regenerate the skin.

Liver damage caused by acetaminophen:

It can prevent hepatic injuries, alleviating oxidative stress.

High blood pressure (hypertension) :Cassumunar ginger extract exhibited the maximum decrease of mean arterial blood

pressure at 39.83 ± 3.92%.Relieve stressGinger tea has calming properties that may help lower your stress and tension. This is thought to be due to a combination of the strong aroma and healing properties.

Strengthen immunity:Ginger tea can help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants

in ginger.

It helps get rid of travel sickness:Ginger prevents and reduces nausea and dizziness occurred when traveling by car,

plane or boat, if you suffer from travel sickness.

Harmful effects:More than 5 grams a day Ginger may raise Side effects of consuming ginger are rare, but may include:

Heartburn Stomach upsetMouth irritation Diarrhoeacardiovascular system changes in the heart’s rhythmthe risk of bleeding

Risksinclude heartburn, diarrhoea, oral irritations, burping, heartburn and upset stomachs. GasHeartburn

1. “NUTRITION BE YOUR MEDICINE AND MEDICINE BE YOUR FOOD

2. “HEALTH COMES FROM THE FARM, NOTFROM THE PHARMACY”

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