Ginger and its Health Benefits
Erschienen am 10. Februar 2022
154 Seiten
978-1-68507-699-3 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Ginger is a flowering plant originally from Southeast Asia that is commonly used as a spice and is well-known for its various health benefits. Several of these benefits are described in detail in the four chapters of this book. Chapter One provides knowledge about ginger's beneficial effects in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Chapter Two highlights the composition and properties of ginger, oral application, and its future scope in dentistry. Chapter Three includes a case study of ginger extraction using microwave-assisted hydrodistillation to compare images from before and after the extraction process of ginger. Lastly, Chapter Four addresses the state of the art of research on the use of ginger in health promotion.
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Inhalt
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Health Benefits of Ginger in Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Chemistry
- Safety
- Bioavailability
- Beneficial Effects on Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Exercise-Induced Gastrointestinal Disturbances
- Mode of Action
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders
- Motion Sickness or Seasickness
- Nausea Due to Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
- Gastric Emptying
- Gastric Ulcerations
- Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori) Infection
- Hyperglycemia-Induced Gastric Dysrhythmias
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2
- Potential Benefits of Ginger in Maintenance of Oral Health
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Chemical Composition of Ginger
- 3. Properties of Ginger
- 3.1. Anti-inflammatory Property
- 3.2. Antioxidant Property
- 3.3. Antibacterial Property
- 3.4. Anti-Cancer Property and Radioprotective Action
- 4. Formulations of Ginger
- 5. Systemic Applications of Ginger
- 6. Oral Applications of Ginger
- 6.1. Oral Candidiasis
- 6.2. Apthous Stomatitis
- 6.3. Gingival and Periodontal Conditions
- 6.4. Xerostomia
- 6.5. During Endodontic Therapy
- 6.6. As Anti-Caries Agent
- 6.7. Anti-Herpes Activity
- 6.8. Halitosis Management
- 7. Toxicity of Ginger
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3
- Image Processing of Ginger Extract via Microwave- Assisted Hydrodistillation
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Microwave Assisted-Hydrodistillation
- Advantages of Microwave Assisted-Hydrodistillation
- Disadvantages of Microwave Assisted-Hydrodistillation
- Image Processing of Plant Extract Using Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Case Study
- Image of Dried Ginger Sample
- Image of Ginger after the Extraction Process
- Comparison of a Morphological Image of Plant Extract
- The Relation between Image Processing and Extraction Yield for Plants
- Improvement for the Developed Research in Image Processing for Plants
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Biographical Sketch
- Chapter 4
- Effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe 1807) on Health Promotion
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Health-Promoting Properties
- Hypolipemiant Properties
- Anti-Diabetic Properties
- Antioxidant Property
- Anti-Inflammatory Property
- Protective Effects against Cancer
- Final Considerations
- References
- Bibliography
- Index
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