Therapeutic Role of Ginger

Tahmeena Naqeeb Different plants are used by human to treat different diseases. Ginger is an herb that belongs to Zingiberaceae family. Due to its high chemistry with above 60 compounds, it is used to treat many diseases and is beneficial for health. It is used as antioxidant, antiulcer, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and used for nausea and vomiting and also improves immune system. Some compounds of ginger areshogaols, gingerols and zingerone. The aim of article is to shows the study of different scientists about the effect of ginger in different disease. Gingerol, shogaol suppress the production of pro inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1, TNF-α, and IL-8.Ginger is productive in glycemic control for people with type 2 diabetes. The active ingredients of ginger include gingerols, which exhibit antioxidant activity. Ginger plays an important role in improving the activity of gastrointestinal track. Due to ginger effect, the level of cardiovascular disorders, digestive problems and diabetes mellitus can decrease.