Research Article

Effects of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and Its Processed Products on Nitric Oxide Production in Macrophage RAW 264.7 Cells

Table 1

Standard assay requirements for Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens) and its processed herbs [1].

Different ginger typesWater contentTotal ashWater soluble extractiveVolatile oil6-Gingerol

Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens)<2.0%>0.050%
Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma)<19.0%<6.0%>22%>0.80%>0.60%
Paojiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Praeparatum)<12.0%<7.0%>26%>0.30%
Jiangtan (Zingiberis Rhizoma Carbonisata)<26%>0.050%