Latin name: Zingiber officinale
English name: Ginger
Sanskrit / Indian name: Ardraka, Nagara, Sunthi, Vishvabheshaja
 

Its principle constituents are Zingiberene (a- and ß-zingiberene), and zingiberol. Ginger is valued in medicine as a carminative and stimulant to the gastro-intestinal tract. It is much in vogue as a household remedy for flatulence and colic. Ginger is reported to contain an anti-histaminic factor. It is included among anti-depressants and it forms an ingredient of some anti-narcotic preparations. 

Used in Abana (HeartCare), Diakof, Herbolax, Lukol, Mentat (MindCare), DigestaTea, KofTea, Cough Syrup, Digestive Capsules, Digestive Syrup.

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