05 April 2012 By: The Realjazz

Herbal Index: Nutritional information for Ginger (Zingiber offcinale)


Ginger (Zingiber offcinale)
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Kingdom: Plantae
clade:Angiosperms
clade:Monocots
clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Zingiberaceae
Genus: Zingiber
Species:Z. officinale

Constituents:
Alpha-pinene, beta-ionone, beta-carotene, beta- sitosteral, caffeic acid, camphor, capsaicin, caryophyllene, chlorogenic acid, citral, curcumin, farnesol, ferulic acid, gereniol, gringerols, lecithin, 1, 8-cineole, and zingrerone.

Vitamins:
  • A -Also known as retinal helps your eyes adjust to the light and the dark and helps keep your eyes, mucous membranes and skin moist. This vitamin is also a antioxidant which helps remove free radicals from your body. This vitamin is Fat soluble. (found in ground ginger)
  • B1- Also known as thiamine which helps the body turn carbohydrates to glucose which give the body energy. This vitamin helps the body break down fats and proteins. . In addition to this vitamin maintains the muscle tone along the wall of the digestive tract and promotes the health of the nervous system, skin, hair, eyes, mouth, and liver. It also improves the bodies ability to withstand stress and is often called "anti-stress" vitamin.
  • B2- Also known as Riboflavin which plays a significant role in the production of energy. It helps in  conversion of carbohydrates to sugar, which fuels the body function. Riboflavin has an active part in the electron transport chain that produces cellular energy. It also helps in the processing of amino acids and fats. It can also serve as antioxidant, which slackens the pace of ageing.
  • B3- Vitamin B3 also known as NiacinNiacin is essentially used to lower high cholesterol levels as well as aids the functioning nervous system ; in the metabolism of  carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system. It is also involved in the normal secretion of bile and stomach fluids, and in the synthesis of sex hormones.
  • B6- also known as Pyridoxamine. This water soluble vitamin is helpful in treating vast number of problems related to heart, skin, depression, fatigue, nervous system and so on.
  • C- Also known as Ascorbic acid this is one of the most effective and safest nutrients. It is a water soluble vitamin. It is a powerful antioxidant for the synthesis of collagen which helps to make blood vessels and keep the bodies muscles strong. The human body doesn’t have the capacity to generate Vitamin C. Therefore, it needs to receive it through foods and other supplements.
Nutrients:
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  • Amino acids
  • calcium
  • essential fatty acids
  •  iron
  •  magnesium
  •  manganese
  •  phosphorus
  •  potassium
  • selenium
  •  zinc


Actions:
Fights inflimation, cleanses the colon, reduces spasms and cramps, and stimulates circulation. A strong anti-oxidant and effictive anti-microbial agent for sores and wounds. Protects liver and stomach.


May be good for the following disorders:
  • Bowel disorders
  • circulatory problems
  • arthritus
  • fever
  • headache
  • hot flashes
  • indegestion
  • morning sickness
  • motion sickness
  • muscle pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • flatulence
There has not been  sufficient study  by the FDA of  Ginger (Zingiber offcinale)  to say that it is good for the use  of all the conditions mentioned above. Please read my legal disclaimer.

Sources
Prescription’s for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A Blach CNC. If you like this information please support the publisher.
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