Bioactive Compounds and Bioactivities of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)
Sun Yat-sen University · Shanghai Jiao Tong University · +1 more institution
Abstract
Roscoe) is a common and widely used spice. It is rich in various chemical constituents, including phenolic compounds, terpenes, polysaccharides, lipids, organic acids, and raw fibers. The health benefits of ginger are mainly attributed to its phenolic compounds, such as gingerols and shogaols. Accumulated investigations have demonstrated that ginger possesses multiple biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, cardiovascular protective, respiratory protective, antiobesity, antidiabetic, antinausea, and antiemetic activities. In this review, we summarize current knowledge about the bioactive compounds and bioactivities of ginger, and the…
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- 103.96
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- 100%
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7Topics & keywords
- Zingiber officinale
- Nutraceutical
- Traditional medicine
- Antimicrobial
- Gingerol
- Terpene
- Antioxidant
- Medicine
- Good health and well-being