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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Zanjabeel (Zingiber officinale Roscoe.)–A concise review on culinary spice with its potential therapeutic applications
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Arjumand Naaz, Uzma Viquar, Ansari Umme Ammara, Juveria Jabeen, Ahmed Minhajuddin
Abstract
Evolution of mankind and medicine has been a universal and constant bonding since the beginning and keeps on growing timely with different modulation and development. The various indigenous systems have been developed to treat different ailments by using plants such as Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Homeopathy etc. The Unani (Greco-Arab) system of medicine has been practiced since ancient times for the treatment of a range of diseases. The Unani system of medicine has 'holistic' approach where physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of an individual have been treated, whereas modern medicine, on the other hand are relatively more focused on particular diseases based on specific aetio-pathological entities. The medicinal value of herbal drug estimation is between 70% -90%, because the majority of citizens in the developing countries are using traditional medicine for the management of health care needs and concerns. Medicinal plants play an important role in the development of potent therapeutic agents. It is estimated that 25% of all modern medicines are derived, either directly or indirectly from medicinal plants, primarily through the application of modern technology to traditional knowledge. Ginger (Zanjabeel) is potentially famous herbal drug which has been widely used as a culinary spice as well as drug in traditional medicine. This article aims at reviewing the Zanjabeel (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) on the basis of its description, botanical identification, habitat, cultivation & collection, chemical constituents, therapeutic potential in various diseases and evidence based pharmacological studies.
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Pages:972-975
How to cite this article:
Arjumand Naaz, Uzma Viquar, Ansari Umme Ammara, Juveria Jabeen, Ahmed Minhajuddin "Zanjabeel (<em>Zingiber officinale </em>Roscoe.)–A concise review on culinary spice with its potential therapeutic applications ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 972-975
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