Adrak
Adrak
Adrak (/əˈdrɑːk/), also known as ginger in English, is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.
Etymology
The term "Adrak" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ardraka" which means "wet" or "moist". This is in reference to the juicy nature of the ginger root.
Description
Adrak is a perennial plant that grows annual pseudostems about a meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades. The inflorescences bear flowers having pale yellow petals with purple edges, and arise directly from the rhizome on separate shoots.
Uses
Adrak is commonly used in cooking for its strong and spicy flavor. It is a key ingredient in many Asian cuisines. It is also used in traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits. It is known to help with digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold, among other things.
Related Terms
- Rhizome: The part of the plant that is typically used in cooking and medicine.
- Spice: A substance used in cooking to flavor food.
- Traditional medicine: Systems of medicine developed before the era of modern medicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Adrak
- Wikipedia's article - Adrak
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