Abstract

Premlata* and B. Ram

ABSTRACT

Spice and medicinal plants, including ginger, have gained importance due to their: Increasing demand: For pharmaceutical and everyday uses and Economic value: Contributing to agronomy production, pharmacy, and exportation. A Versatile Medicinal Plant (Zingiber officinale) has been used for over 2,000 years, offering: Medicinal properties: Due to compounds like gingerol, paradol, and shogaols and Culinary uses: As a condiment in various foods and beverages. Recent scientific investigations focus on: Isolation and identification: Of active constituents and Pharmacological actions: Verifying ginger's effectiveness in treating various diseases and conditions. This article reviews the latest reports on Ethnobotany: Traditional uses and cultural significance, Pharmacology: Ginger's therapeutic properties and applications, Phytochemistry: Chemical composition and active compounds and Biological activities: Ginger's effects on human health and diseases.