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Dynamics of Ginger Zingiber officinale Cultivation and its Socio-economic Impacts on the Livelihood of Farmers in Santchou (West Cameroon)
Author(s)
Abdoulay Mfewou
Comparative Dynamics of Developing Societies at the University of Paris Cités (Centre for social science studies on the African, American and Asian worlds), University of Dschang, Camaroon.
Thierry Klaus Lontsi
Department of Planning-Environment Geography, University of Dschang, Cameroon.ISBN 978-81-19315-95-6 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-19315-96-3 (eBook)
DOI: 10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-19315-95-6Ginger is known in many countries for its gastronomic value but also for relieving various ailments such as rheumatism, fatigue, nausea, colds, headaches and especially digestive problems. This product is consumed in different forms, it is a very beneficial root for human health. Ginger aids digestion, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, is very good for the heart, gives energy, grows hair and produces collagen. This culture has been developing on a large scale in production areas since the arrival of Covid-19.
