Uses
ginger root extract (Zingiber officinale) is healing, tonic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and, potentially anti-oxidant. It is also incorporated into cosmetic formulations for its odor-masking properties. Among ginger’s many constituents are aldehydes, gingerol, shogaol, and paradol as well as essential oils, volatile oils, and vitamins A, B6, and C.
