**7. Conclusion**

Ginger is a popular condiment, cooking spice, and herbal remedy around the world, as well as a flavoring agent. Ginger contains over 60 active ingredients, which are classified as non-volatile or volatile. Hydrocarbons mostly monoterpenoid hydrocarbons and sesquiterpene include the volatile component of ginger and impart distinct aroma and taste to ginger. Paradols, gingerols, zingerone and shogaols, are examples of non-volatile chemicals. Ginger's active components, such as gingerols, shogaols, zingerone, and others, have antioxidant properties. 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol are the most pungent gingerols and shogaols found in the rhizome. The main ingredient in ginger, gingerol, has been extracted and tested for toxic and
