1. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. Its rhizome is used as a spice and medicine. 2. The active constituents of ginger include phenolic compounds like 6-gingerol, which has anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. 3. To prepare a ginger product, the rhizomes are extracted with ethanol to obtain 6-gingerol, which is then incorporated into soft gel capsules for oral administration.