Tag: Ginger

Gingerol is a compound found in red ginger that is used in medicine as an analgesic. Soxhlet extraction is a popular method for isolating gingerols, but it has its drawbacks. It requires a long process with unsatisfactory results. This study aimed to study the effect of ultrasonic frequency on...

During 2014-15 and 2015-16, a field experiment was conducted at the Assam Agricultural University’s Instruction-cum-Research Farm in Jorhat district, Assam, India, to identify a suitable combination of ginger and cowpea intercropping, as well as various weed management practises, to effectively manage weeds in ginger. Since it is a widely...

Natural compounds play a critical role in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals. Plant extracts have been used for a variety of purposes for many years, and are now being used as alternative medicines and food preservatives. Natural compounds have received a lot of attention in recent years, compared to synthetic...