Ginger (
Zingiber officinale
Rosc.) and its bioactive components are potential resources for health beneficial agents
Zhang M, Zhao R, Wang D, Wang L, Zhang Q, Wei S, Lu F, Peng W, Wu C · Phytotherapy Research · 2020 September 20
DOI 10.1002/ptr.6858
Objective
Zingiber officinale Rosc. (Zingiberacae), commonly known as ginger, is a perennial and herbaceous plant with long cultivation history. This review provides an up-to-date understanding of the scientific evidence on the development of ginger and its active compounds as health beneficial agents in future clinical trials.
Conclusions
The pharmacological activities of ginger seem to be promising for protecting the gastrointestinal systems, the liver and kidney function, and preventing diabetes, especially for cancer and vomiting/nausea prevention; these effects may be attributed to gingerols, paradols, and shogaols. However, further clinical investigations are necessary to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy and safety of ginger.
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