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ZINGIBER OFFICINALE - GINGER.

Zingiber officinale Common name
Ginger, gember, gingembre, ingefara, jengibre, adi, adrak, zanjabil shouga, shoga, jinja, djindja, piperoriza, ingwer, zenzoro.
Family
 Zingiberaceae (Ginger family).

Overview
Ginger is one of the most important and valued spices; A tropical herbaceous perennial with underground rhizomes from
which stalks arise up to 3' feet tall.
The leaves are lancelote and the inflorescence comes directly from the roots (rhizomes) and ends in a spike.
The flowers have an aromatic smell.
Ginger root is culinary used in the Surinam cuisine, for spicing food and drinks.

Phytochemicals
 Ginger contains gingerol & shogaol (oleresins), also found in the plant: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and calcium.

 Medicinal applications
 Upset stomach, cramps and indigestion. Also used for preventing motion sickness, treating nausea and osteoarthritis.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatoid properties.

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 Hardiness
 USDA zone 9 B - 11.
 Propagation
 Bulb and rhizome.
 Culture
 Full sun, sandy loam soil.
Plant in frost free areas. Ginger can also be grown as a garden plant.

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Item Description Unit Price Quantity
Zingiber officinale rhizome 1 rhizome US$ 9.50
Zingiber officinale rhizome (medium) 10 rhizomes US$ 85.00
Zingiber officinale rhizome (large) 10 rhizomes US$ 90.00
Zingiber officinale Sliced 1 lb. US$ 39.10
Zingiber officinale Sliced 5 lbs US$ 184.50
Zingiber officinale tincture 1 fl. oz (29.6 cc) US$ 11.55
Zingiber officinale tincture 6 x 1 fl. oz US$ 62.37
Zingiber officinale tincture 12 x 1 fl. oz US$ 117.81
Zingiber officinale tincture 2 fl. oz (59.1 cc) US$ 20.45
Zingiber officinale tincture 6 x 2 fl. oz US$ 110.43
Zingiber officinale tincture 12 x 2 fl. oz US$ 208.59


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