تلخیص
Zingiber officinale (ginger) has been used for thousands of years as culinary spice and medicinally. It has long been used for the treatment of migraine, bacterial dysentery, toothache, cold and diarrhea. Besides, it also has antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, antiviral, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-hypercholesterolaemic properties. It contains a wide variety of biologically active compounds. The major pharmacological activities of ginger appear to be due to gingerols and shogaols. It has not been associated with any significant adverse effects.