Anti-tumor: it is one of the herbs possessing the highest anti-tumor activities. Gingerols are the main active components in Ginger and responsible for its distinctive flavor, it may also inhibit the growth of human colorectal cancer cells. Results suggest that Ginger compounds may be effective chemopreventive and/or chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal carcinomas. Anti-inflammatory: gingerol is capable of suppressing the inflammatory effect of severe arthritis were treated with Ginger oil. Ginger may help, suggests a study published in a recent issue of Osteoarthritis Cartilage.