Ginger


Zingiber officinale

Ginger

Other Names:

Black Ginger, Shen-jiang, Ardraka, Chiang, Gan-jiang, Nagara, Sunthi

Benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Antitumor
  • Anthelmintic
  • Gastroprotective
  • Immunity
  • Gastroprotective
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is an aromatic, perennial plant which contains a thick, fibrous, white or buff-colored rootstock. It originated in tropical regions of Asia and is cultivated in tropical areas worldwide, especially in Jamaica and other islands in the Caribbean. The main active ingredient in ginger is gingerols, which are responsible for its distinctive flavor.

The Chemistry of Ginger Infographic by CompoundChem.com
The Chemistry of Ginger Infographic by CompoundChem.com
Specific applications studied in poultry include:
  • Gastrointestinal Improvements: Ginger is known for its traditional beneficial use in maintaining a healthy digestive system. It aids in relaxing and soothing the intestinal tract and to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds.
  • Egg quality:
    Adding 10-15 g/kg of supplemental ginger root powder to the diet of laying hens was shown to improve laying performance and serum egg yolk antioxidant status and enhance dietary oxidation stability.

Poultry Specific Studies

TypePlant PartDosageSpecific useResultsRef
Broilerspowder5-15 g/kg dietantioxidantIncreased white blood cell counts and the percentage of heterophils in the blood.Improved dry matter digestibility, crude protein utilization, crude fiber utilization, and ether extract utilization. Decreased bood cholesterol, triglyceride, and very low-density lipoprotein levels. Increased high-density lipoprotein and levels.H Al-Khalaifah et al., 2022
Hensantioxidanteffective in increasing egg weight and improving the egg quality and antioxidant status of laying hensC Wen et al., 2019
Broilerspowder0.20 - 0.25% dietimmunitysignificant influence on birds’ immune responseM Qorbanpour et al., 2018
Broilersroot powder100 ml/kg dietfertility enhancementIncreased number of live sperm, total antioxidant capacity of the seminal plasma, sperm membrane integrity, forward motility, and sperm penetration.Herve et al., 2018
Broilers5 to 7.5 g/kg feedAnticoccidialoocysts shedding, lesion score and histopathology of the small intestines improved.M Ali et al., 2018
Broilerspowder15 g/kg dietantioxidantIncreased White blood cell counts and the percentage of heterophils in the blood. Improved dry matter digestibility, crude protein utilization, crude fiber utilization, and ether extract utilization. Decreased blood cholesterol, triglyceride, and very low-density lipoprotein levels. Increased high-density lipoprotein and levels. H Al-Khalaifah et al., 2022
ChickensEOantibacteriaDecreased Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and fungal (Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans) populationsP Sharma et al., 2016

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