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Gingerol ([6]-gingerol) is a phenolic phytochemical compound found in fresh ginger that activates heat receptors on the tongue. [1] [2] It is normally found as a pungent yellow oil in the ginger rhizome, but can also form a low-melting crystalline solid.
Ginger is a common spice used worldwide, whether for meals or as a folk medicine. [42] Ginger can be used for a variety of food items such as vegetables, candy, soda, pickles, and alcoholic beverages. [39] Ginger is a fragrant kitchen spice. [5] Young ginger rhizomes are juicy and fleshy with a mild taste.
Asarum is a genus of plants in the birthwort family Aristolochiaceae, commonly known as wild ginger. Asarum is from Greek ἄσαρον , a name for Asarum europaeum . Description
Asarum caudatum (British Columbia wild ginger, western wild ginger, or long-tailed wild ginger) is a plant native to rich moist forests of western North America. It has heart-shaped leaves and a three-lobed purplish flower.
Zingiber spectabile. In common with most plants in genus Zingiber, the leaves of the plant are long and mostly oblong shaped, tapering to a single point at their tip.Under ideal circumstances, the plant can reach a height of 4.5 metres (15 ft), or even more.
Zingibain, zingipain, or ginger protease (EC 3.4.22.67) is a cysteine protease enzyme found in ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizomes. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It catalyses the preferential cleavage of peptides with a proline residue at the P2 position.
[27] [28] [29] Aggarwal's research had focused on potential anti-cancer properties of herbs and spices, particularly curcumin, and according to a March 2016 article in the Houston Chronicle, "attracted national media interest and laid the groundwork for ongoing clinical trials". [30] [31] [32]
Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger among other names, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. The plants can grow up to 2.5 to 3 meters (8 to 10 ft) tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers. They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine.