Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a tropical plant with long green
leaves and a thick underground stem or rhizome. It has a potent
spicy fragrance and flavor and is widely used to add a piquant
touch to curries, soups and beverages. It contains an oleoresin,
which is rich in **5 bioactive components, such as [6]-gingerol,
[4]-gingerol, [8]-gingerol, [*0]-gingerol, [6]-paradol, several
shogaol (in the dehydrated form), the gingerdiones,
hexahydrocurcumin, tetrahydrocurcumin, and gingerenone A. Its use
is generally considered to be safe.
