**4. Conclusion**

The numerous uses for ginger and its essential oil continues to draw the attention of many to it. However, careful considerations must be taken in the selection of ginger essential oil due the effect of cultivation on the oil. The composition, potency,

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bioactivity in addition to colour, aroma and quality of this essential oil is altered from one region of the world to another. This variation is also observed with the duration as well as the season of cultivation. As the site, duration, period or season of cultivation of ginger may influence the presence and quantity of specific compounds, its chemical activity, the weight yield as well as the potency, odour, and taste of the oil, oils derived from different regions of the world should be analysed for their chemical components and properly documented in order that maximal benefits may be derived by the user.
