2025, Vol. 13, Issue 5, Part C

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is a plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, widely used in both Eastern and Western traditional medicine due to its therapeutic properties. Its main bioactive compound, gingerol, is responsible for various pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antiemetic actions. This article presents a literature review of the main phytotherapeutic effects and therapeutic potentials of ginger, based on studies published between 2010 and 2025 in the PubMed, Scielo, and ScienceDirect databases. Scientific evidence demonstrates that ginger has promising applications in gastrointestinal disorders, inflammatory processes, and the prevention of chronic diseases, being considered one of the most versatile and safest herbal medicines.