ISSN: 0973-7510

E-ISSN: 2581-690X

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Arwankie Shadap1, Y.A. Lyngdoh2 and Shailesh Kumar Singh1

1Department of Horticulture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab – 144 411, India.
2Scientist, IARI, New Delhi, India.
J Pure Appl Microbiol. 2018;12(2):1027-1031
https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.12.2.67 | © The Author(s). 2018
Received: 13/04/2018 | Accepted: 09/06/2018 | Published: 30/06/2018
Abstract

Urbanization with rapid changes in diet and lifestyle in various social classes, and possibly aging of the population seem to be responsible for many common diseases like cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, diabetes, cold, flu and cancer as well. In most of the urban diseases stress is a contributing factor and it can aggravate diseases caused due to polluted environment with lead fumes, chloroflouro carbons, CO2, hydrocarbons and other green house gases. Ginger is known for its powerful antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties from time immemorial. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine (Ayurveda) for over 25 centuries as a digestive aid and anti- nausea remedy, treat bleeding disorders, respiratory conditions, block excessive clotting (i.e. heart disease), reduce cholesterol etc. Hence, it can be used as an alternative medicine with zero side effects to suppress such common urban diseases and reduces stress from busy life. This article furnishes the uses of ginger concerning health care in urban areas.

Keywords

Ginger; Alternative medicine; Urban population.

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