Sugared Ginger

Ginger contains many medicinally active substances. Ginger contains gingerol, lineol, borneol, zingibain, zingiberene, zingiberol, phellandrene and shogaol. Ginger powder specifically also contains shogaol. In total, ginger contains 17 medicinally active substances. Shogaol gives ginger its sharp flavour and has the property of reducing cancer and heart conditions. Shogaol also has a pain-relieving effect and can reduce inflammation in the joints.

Gingerol is a bio-active substance used to relieve nausea and vomiting. Gingerol is also used to reduce swelling in the joints. Zingiberene, or ginger oil, is an oil found in ginger. Zingiberene has an antibacterial effect, reduces inflammation and is used for rheumatism and some types of headache. Ginger oil or zingiberene works together with shogaol and aids digestion. When you dry, heat and grind fresh ginger, gingerol is converted into shogaol. Both gingerol and shogaol have a pain-relieving effect. Chemically, this substance resembles aspirin.
For further information, please refer to the Nutrition Guide