Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a plant belonging to the turmeric and cardamom root family. Ginger is a root plant and has more than 1300 different species. Ginger, used for hundreds of years, is one of the leading medicinal plants, especially in Asian countries. Its most effective properties known to the public are painkillers, anti-nausea and vomiting, digestive aids and expectorants.
It has a pungent taste and odor. These properties come from the primary ingredient it contains, ginger cartons. Gingerols, shogaols, zingiberene and paradols found in ginger are bioactive compounds effective in the treatment of various diseases. The effects of ginger on health arise from these metabolites. It is also a rich source of polyphenols and phytochemicals. It has anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties thanks to the components it contains.