z Beauty Herb – Ginger Root
Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale
Ginger root contains many chemical constituents, including:
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Phenolic compoundsGingerols and shogaols are two of the health benefits of ginger.
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Volatile phytochemicalsThese include α-zingiberene, geranial, neral, trans-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, β-phellandrene, camphene, α-pinene, and heptan-2-ol.
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Other constituentsGinger root also contains terpenes, polysaccharides, lipids, organic acids, and raw fibers.
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Active compoundsThese include 6-gingerol, 6-shogaol, 10-gingerol, gingerdiones, gingerdiols, and paradols.
Ginger root extract contains antioxidant compounds that can help protect the skin from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be caused by free radicals, which can damage skin cells and impair the skin’s barrier function.
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