Abstract
Ginger has an abundant amount of biological compounds. Both fresh and dried gingers have a beneficial effect. It has popularity as spices all over the world. However, for the last century, ginger and ginger extracts have been interested in their medicinal properties. Ginger is being used for medical care and avoidance of diseases in the past. Now it is considered a medicinal plant. Ginger has been showing to contribute as anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor activity. It is also effective against pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting and has proved to treat motion sickness and arthritis. Numerous studies have taken place by an animal model for confirmation of ginger pharmacological activity. In this review, we focused on ginger and its constituents and the therapeutic activity of ginger extracts.
Highlights
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prominent as species globally, especially in Southeast Asian countries
This review focused on the active component of ginger extracts and the potential activity against harmful diseases
It has been documented that the prevention of damaged macromolecules due to oxidative stress could be cured by ginger extracts and their derivatives [23]. 6-gingerol is a powerful antioxidant compound combined with anti-inflammatory and antiapoptotic action by in vivo and in vitro studies [24]
Summary
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is prominent as species globally, especially in Southeast Asian countries. It is a perennial plant, and mainly ginger rhizome is used and functional food due to its potentiality in health [1]. For the treatment of diarrhea, stomach aches, and nausea the ginger has been used, according to Asian practitioners It was recognized in Europe from the 9th century and in England from the 10th century for its medicinal use. Boosting circulation and lowering high blood pressure by warming the body is another usage of fresh ginger. From ancient times, it has famous for its healing properties. This review focused on the active component of ginger extracts and the potential activity against harmful diseases
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