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| Scientific Name | |
| Group : | Angiosperm (Monocotyledon) |
| Family : | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus : | Zingiber |
| Species : | officinale Rosc. |
| Common Name | |
| English Name : | Ginger |
| Hindi Name : | Adarak |
| Manipuri Name : | Sing |
| Other Details | |
| Habit : | Rhizomatous aromatic herb |
| Parts Use : | Rhizome and leaf |
| Preparation : | Fresh rhizome is crushed with honey or common salt and oil of ‘Sesamum indicum’, warmed and used for local application. Rhizome is simmered with water for decoction. Rhizomes used as a spice; leaf is used to enhance the flavour of tea. |
| Mode of use : | Decoction, Fresh & Local Application |
| Ingredients : | Ginger possesses anti-oxidant properties. Analysis of fresh ginger shows moisture (80.9%), protein (2.3%), fat (0.9%), minerals (1.2%), fibre (2.4%) and carbohydrate (12.3%). |
| Ailment Treated : | Rhizome juice is good for fever, cough, menstrual disorder. Rhizome decoction is carminative and stimulant. Ginger ointment reduces headache when applied on forehead. |
| Source : | Extensively cultivated in both hills & valley areas. |
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