Review Article
Wondale Mekuriya and Berhan
Abstract
Traditional medicine has been utilized by the majority of the world population for thousands of years. Herbal medicines make up an important component of the traditional medicine and widely used as alternative or complimentary medications in most part of the world. Because of the growing problem of antibacterial resistance to commonly used antibiotics and the increasing prevalence of non-infectious diseases like diabetes and cancer, most researchers are switching their search for newer and alternative compounds to these potential plants. Ginger is one of the classic examples of herb used for unique therapeutic significance owing to its endowed nutraceutical compounds. The plant is extensively and widely studied for its medicinal value and botanical behavior. This review paper briefly summarizes for wider readers the presumed therapeutic potential of ginger both for human and animal diseases.