Botanical Name and Economic Uses of Ginger

Botanical Name and Economic Uses of Ginger

Local Name      :          Adrak, Ale

Family             :         Zinziberaceae

Botanical Name :        Zingiber officinale

Orgin               :        South – East Asia

Economic Uses:

1. It is an important cash crop grown in India for its aromatic rhizomes.
2. Raw Ginger is used as spice.
3. It has medicinal value against cold.
4. It is used in the preparation of medicines and confectionery.
5. It is used for preparation of sunt which has medicinal value.
6. It is exported to other countries which gives valuable foreign exchange.