Isolation of Extracts of Ginger and their Antimicrobial properties
Session Number
Project ID: CHEM 13
Advisor(s)
Dr. John Thurmond; Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Discipline
Chemistry
Start Date
20-4-2022 8:50 AM
End Date
20-4-2022 9:05 AM
Abstract
The intention of this project was to find potential antimicrobial properties within ginger. This was done by isolating gingerol, shogaol, and zingiberene. These compounds are the defining components of ginger. After extraction, each compound was individually tested for antimicrobial properties. The effectiveness of the compounds was observed.
Isolation of Extracts of Ginger and their Antimicrobial properties
The intention of this project was to find potential antimicrobial properties within ginger. This was done by isolating gingerol, shogaol, and zingiberene. These compounds are the defining components of ginger. After extraction, each compound was individually tested for antimicrobial properties. The effectiveness of the compounds was observed.