10 Questions
Which of the following is a primary anti-inflammatory component of ginger?
Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons
What property of ginger is responsible for its ability to lower blood pressure?
Inhibition of platelet aggregation
Which of the following is NOT a property of ginger mentioned in the text?
Antiviral action
What is the primary active component responsible for ginger's antibacterial and antifungal properties?
Oleo-resins
Which of the following is a property of ginger that helps in treating flatulence and colic?
Anti-flatulence activity
Which of the following plants is NOT a source of ginseng root?
Zingiber officinale
What is the primary therapeutic use of ginger mentioned in the text?
Treatment of peptic ulcers and bile acid secretion
Which of the following families does ginger belong to?
Zingiberaceae
What is the primary mechanism by which ginger exhibits antiulcer activity?
Anti-inflammatory action
Which of the following properties of ginger is NOT mentioned in the text?
Antioxidant activity
Explore the powerful biological activities of Allixin and Ajoene found in garlic, including anti-thrombosis, antimicrobial, cholesterol-lowering, antifungal properties, and clinical responses in patients with certain conditions.
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