<![CDATA[Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a widely recognized spice plant known for its diverse applications, particularly in traditional medicine, due to the presence of bioactive compounds in its essential oil. This study aims to examine the chemical composition of essential oil extracted from ginger rhizomes using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The essential oil was obtained through steam distillation for 4 hours from 500 grams of fresh ginger rhizomes, yielding 1.2% (v/w). GC-MS analysis identified 22 volatile compounds, with the major constituents being zingiberene (25.4%), β-sesquiphellandrene (17.8%), arcurcumene (12.3%), and β-bisabolene (10.7%). These compounds are primarily classified as sesquiterpenes, which are known for their significant biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects. These findings highlight the potential application of ginger essential oil in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, while also providing a scientific foundation for the standardization of natural-based raw materials.]]>
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