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Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Plant Part Used: Root
Processing Method: Extraction
The Ginger plant grows in warm climates like that of China, India, the Caribbean, Africa, and others. Gingerol is the major bioactive component present in this rhizome. It is rich in phenolic and terpene compounds. It also has good nutritional value. It contains a quite good number of vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C and minerals like magnesium and potassium. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants that neutralize the harmful effects of oxidative stress. It is a well-known ayurvedic medicine. It has many health beneficial role.
Main Producing Countries |
China, Indonesia, Nepal and Thailand
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Product Use |
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant prized for its underground stem, or rhizome, used both as a spice and medicinal herb. Native to Southeast Asia, it holds a rich history in traditional medicine and culinary practices.
Major ginger production occurs in India, China, Nepal, Thailand, and Indonesia, thriving in warm, humid climates of subtropical or tropical regions. Rhizomes are typically harvested 7-10 months after planting and can be collected multiple times yearly.
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Items | Specification | Test Methods |
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Physical Analysis | ||
Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
Color | Yellow | Organoleptic |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Mesh size | NLT 95% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
Residual Solvent | Meets the USP requirements | USP<467> |
Assay (Gingerols) | NLT 2% | HPLC |
Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
Lead | NMT 2 ppm | USP<232> |
Arsenic | NMT 2 ppm | USP<232> |
Mercury | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Cadmium | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
Microbiology Test | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<61> |
E. Coli | Negative | USP<62> |
Salmonella | Negative | USP<62> |
Synonyms
Biological Source
Zingiber officinale
Parts Used
Root
Major components Other constituentsDetail not available
Health categoriesDescription