Organic Ginger Powder (Zingiber officinale) | Rich in anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant activity.

Organic Ginger Powder (Zingiber officinale)

Sunthi (Zingiber officinale), is a powerful, aromatic, and flavorful Ayurvedic herb that has been used as a natural remedy for various ailments. In Ayurveda texts, its uses are well-mentioned in old content like in Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and Chakra-dutta. Organic ginger powder is associated with multiple medicinal properties like analgesic, anti-oxidant anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, nephroprotective, neuroprotective, etc. Due to its properties, the organic ginger powder can be used for multiple health issues like joint pain, cramps, sore throat, stiffness, muscle pain, vomiting, obstruction, heartburn, hypertension, etc.

Scientific Classification of Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Family: Zingiberaceae
• Genus: Zingiber
• Phyllum: Spermatophyta
• Subphyllum: Angiospermae
• Division: Angiospermae
• Class: Monocotyledoneae
• Order: Zingiberales
• Species: Z. Officinale

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Synonyms:

• Sanskrit: Ausadha, Muhausadha, Nagara, Visva, Visvabhesaja, Visvauasadha
• English: Ginger root, Ginger
• Gujrati: Sunth, Sundh, Suntha
• Hindi: Sonth
• Kannada: Shunthi
• Punjabi: Sund
• Tamil: Sukku, Chukku
• Urdu: Sonth, Zanjabeel

Chemical Constituents of Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

The main constituents of ginger are- sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and phenolic compounds which are gingerol and shogaol.

Ayurvedic Action and Properties of Ginger (Zingiber officinale):

• Rasa : Katu
• Guna : Laghu, Snigdha
• Virya : Ushna
• Vipaka : Madhura
• Karma : Deepana, Pachan, Vatakaphahara, Ruchya, Bhedni

Therapeutic Uses of Ginger (Zingiber officinale): 

• Ginger is rich in a compound called gingerol, which is very beneficial in reducing pain and inflammation. 
• Ginger has been used as a digestive aid for many years. Its carminative and digestive properties promote the elimination of intestinal gas to prevent abdominal bloating and flatulence. 
• In studies, the result suggests that ginger may help protect the respiratory system and boost immunity naturally.

Dose of Organic Ginger Powder:

1-2 gm of the drug Organic Ginger Powder.

Reference:

Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.

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