Also spelled adrak, Adhrak is the Hindi name for ginger . It has been used in the Indian and Asian cuisines for a long time which aids in digestion . It is also purported to reduce nausea , and help fight the flu and common cold, to name a few of its purposes. The unique fragrance and flavor of ginger come from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol . Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger.
Benefits
Reducing gas and improving digestion . Share on Pinterest Consuming ginger may help improve digestion .
Relieving nausea .
Easing a cold or the flu.
Relieving pain .
Reducing inflammation .
Supporting cardiovascular health.
Lowering cancer risk. Resources Frequently asked questions
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Alimentary
Common (var. Roscoe)
Shōga (生姜) (var. rubens)
White Ginger (var. amarum)Assam (var. assam)
China (var. china)
Rio de Janeiro (var. Rio) Medicinal
Kampo
Shokyo Kankyo Ogawa Umare Jamu
Red Ginger (var. rubra)
Malaysian ginger
Temulawak Ayurveda TCM Thai aromatherapy Burmese traditional medicine
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4-Hydroxynonenal 4-Oxo-2-nonenal 4,5-EET 12S-HpETE 15-Deoxy-Δ12,14 -prostaglandin J2 α-Sanshool (ginger , Sichuan and melegueta peppers )Acrolein Allicin (garlic )Allyl isothiocyanate (mustard , radish , horseradish , wasabi )AM404 ASP-7663 Bradykinin Cannabichromene (cannabis )Cannabidiol (cannabis )Cannabigerol (cannabis )Cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon )CR gas (dibenzoxazepine; DBO) CS gas (2-chlorobenzal malononitrile) Curcumin (turmeric )Dehydroligustilide (celery )Diallyl disulfide Dicentrine (Lindera Farnesyl thiosalicylic acid Formalin Gingerols (ginger )Hepoxilin A3 Hepoxilin B3 Hydrogen peroxide Icilin Isothiocyanate Ligustilide (celery , Angelica acutiloba Linalool (Sichuan pepper , thyme )Methylglyoxal Methyl salicylate (wintergreen )N-Methylmaleimide Nicotine (tobacco )Oleocanthal (olive oil )Paclitaxel (Pacific yew )Paracetamol (acetaminophen) PF-4840154 Phenacyl chloride Polygodial (Dorrigo pepper )Shogaols (ginger , Sichuan and melegueta peppers )Tear gases Tetrahydrocannabinol (cannabis )Thiopropanal S-oxide (onion )Umbellulone (Umbellularia californica )WIN 55,212-2 Blockers
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TRPML
TRPP
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2-APB 5',6'-EET 9-HODE 9-oxoODE 12S-HETE 12S-HpETE 13-HODE 13-oxoODE 20-HETE α-Sanshool (ginger , Sichuan and melegueta peppers )Allicin (garlic )AM404 Anandamide Bisandrographolide (Andrographis paniculata Camphor (camphor laurel , rosemary , camphorweed , African blue basil , camphor basil )Cannabidiol (cannabis )Cannabidivarin (cannabis )Capsaicin (chili pepper )Carvacrol (oregano , thyme , pepperwort , wild bergamot , others)DHEA Diacyl glycerol Dihydrocapsaicin (chili pepper )Estradiol Eugenol (basil , clove )Evodiamine (Euodia ruticarpa Gingerols (ginger )GSK1016790A Heat Hepoxilin A3 Hepoxilin B3 Homocapsaicin (chili pepper )Homodihydrocapsaicin (chili pepper )Incensole (incense )Lysophosphatidic acid Low pH (acidic conditions)
Menthol (mint )N-Arachidonoyl dopamine N-Oleoyldopamine N-Oleoylethanolamide Nonivamide (PAVA) (PAVA spray )Nordihydrocapsaicin (chili pepper )Paclitaxel (Pacific yew )Paracetamol (acetaminophen) Phenylacetylrinvanil Phorbol esters (e.g., 4α-PDD )Piperine (black pepper , long pepper )Polygodial (Dorrigo pepper )Probenecid Protons RhTx Rutamarin (Ruta graveolens Resiniferatoxin (RTX) (Euphorbia resinifera /pooissonii Shogaols (ginger , Sichuan and melegueta peppers )Tetrahydrocannabivarin (cannabis )Thymol (thyme , oregano )Tinyatoxin (Euphorbia resinifera /pooissonii Tramadol Vanillin (vanilla )Zucapsaicin Blockers
