ABSTRACT

Zingiber officinale (family: Zingiberaceae) is best known as pungent and aromatic spice ginger. The Ginger has many medicinal uses, various pharmacological studies reported anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-migraine, anti-emetic, anti-ulcer anti-cancer and anti-diabetic activities. There are immense possibilities for using Zingiber officinale along with modern medicine for treatment various ailments.

Keywords: Zingiber officinale, ginger, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic