Zingiberaceae - Science topic

Two of the most studied Etlingera species of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) in the Philippines were Etlingera fimbriobracteata (K.Schum.) R.M.Sm. and E. philippinensis (Ridl.) R.M.Sm. However, little is known about the biochemical analyses of these species to support their potential as ethnomedicinal plants in the country. Thus, this study was c...

The Zingiberaceae family includes swiftly growing rhizomatous annual spice known as Curcuma angustifolia. It is one about more than 80 species that belong together genus Curcuma also is more often known in India as tikhur or tavaksheeri. Instead about its healing abilities, plant is famous consider its delectable qualities. Typically, it is used as...

Curcuma aromatica (common name: wild turmeric), well known for antibacterial, antifungal, and cosmetic properties, is a member of the genus Curcuma belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. A study was undertaken at the Department of Agronomy farm, College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala from May to December 2021 to study the effect of...

Introduction: The current healthcare system is insufficient to deal with the global impact of rising diabetes, necessitating the development of better alternatives, such as plant-derived natural compounds, to improve glucose tolerance. Therefore, the present study evaluated the phytoconstituents of the aqueous leaf and rhizome extracts of an unnoti...

Introduction: K. larsenii (Zingiberaceae) is an endemic and rare species in Thailand. There have been no previous reports on chemical compositions and biological properties of essential oils from the fresh root and rhizome. This research aims to investigate the chemical compositions, antimicrobial and radical scavenging activities of essential oils...

Background: p-methoxycinnamic acid (pMCA) is an ethyl p-methoxycinnamic derivative, which is the largest active ingredient in the rhizome of the kencur (Kaempferia galanga L) plant. Several studies reported that the compound has anti-inflammatory activity but has low solubility in water. The formation of a pMCA-β-cyclodextrin (βCD) inclusion comple...

Background: The use of NSAIDs, also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, has numerous adverse effects and consequences. For this reason, it is necessary to develop rational drugs as safer anti-inflammatory drugs with fewer side effects. Temu Kunci rhizome contains Pinostrobin (5-hydroxy-7- methoxyflavanone), which is believed to have ant...

A study of the potential of spice plants in the Kerinci Seblat National Park area particularly in the MADAPI Forest was conducted to find out the types of the plants as well as their number and abundance. The method used in this research was a survey using a proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The size of the observation plot was 20...

Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder associated with recurrent episodes of seizures due to the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Ginger, the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, is one of the most widely used species of the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Zingiber officinale shows anticonvulsant activity apart from many other medicinal prop...

Five fungal taxa collected from plant litter in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, are described with illustrations. The maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony, and Bayesian analyses of combined loci of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS), large subunit nuclear ribosomal DNA (LSU), and translation extension factor 1-α (tef1-α) region were used for phy...

The anti-biofilm and anti-virulence potential of the essential oil (E.O.) extracted from Hedychium larsenii M. Dan & Sathish was determined against Streptococcus pyogenes. A crystal violet assay was employed to quantify the biofilm. Linalool, a monoterpene alcohol from the E.O., showed concentration-dependent biofilm inhibition, with a maximum of 9...

Great apes show strong attachment to their nesting sites, which provide them with substantial survival elements. Their nesting behaviors are influenced by geographical and ecological variables including habitat type, slope, elevation gradients, and sometimes anthropogenic pressures. This study aimed to assess environmental variables that influenced...

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc; Zingiberaceae family) is an herb commonly used as a spice and remedy for a broad spectrum of diseases. The essential oil extracted from ginger is an effective antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal agent. The present study has investigated the variations in yield and chemical composition of essential oils o...

Nghiên cứu sự phân bố nguồn gen theo địa lý có vai trò quan trọng trong việc bảo tồn, khai thác và phát triển tài nguyên thực vật nông nghiệp. Nghiên cứu này đã tiến hành thu thập, điều tra thông tin và phân loại thực vật nguồn gen cây nông nghiệp hiện được trồng tại 2 tỉnh Lai Châu và Điện Biên. Các nguồn gen này thuộc 23 họ, 65 chi và 87 loài. Họ...

Background Microbes’ resistance to orthodox drugs and continued emergence of new infections call for search of new drugs that can mitigate such resistance and cure newly emerging infections. Despite the therapeutic importance of Costus afer and Palisota hirsuta , the detailed pharmacognostic characters of the two plants are still missing in the lit...

Kaempferia parviflora Wall. ex Baker (Zingiberaceae), commonly known as Thai ginseng or black ginger, is a tropical medicinal plant in many regions. It has been traditionally used to treat various ailments, including ulcers, dysentery, gout, allergies, abscesses, and osteoarthritis. As part of our ongoing phytochemical study aimed at discovering bi...

The purpose of this study was to determine the levels and components of essential oils between the rhizome and tuber parts of the white turmeric (Kaempferi rotunda) plant. Sampling of white turmeric was done purposively. The plant parts analyzed were the rhizome and tuber of white turmeric. The study was conducted in August 2021. Sampling of white...

Usage of leaf material of Zingiberaceae plants in traditional medicine was found to be very meagre. This study was intended for screening of antimicrobial activity and detection of antimicrobial compounds of essential oils extracted from the leaf material of three selected plants, Alpinia speciosa, Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale. Gas Chromat...

Alpinia and Kaempferia species require precise identification and diversification to improve the accuracy in drug discovery and industrial demands. In this current study, four Alpinia species (Alpinia malaccensis, A. nigra, A. galanga and A. calcarata) and three Kaempferia species (Kaempferia galanga, K. rotunda and K. parishii) were selected for m...

Kongratanapasert T, Kongsomros S, Arya N, et al. J Exp Pharmacol. 2023;15:13–26. Page 19, line two, the text “510.25 ± 329.37 and 2015.74 ± 708.53 μg/g” should read “510.25 ± 329.37 and 2015.74 ± 708.53 μg/kg”. Page 19, Table 2, column 1, the text “Lung (μg/g tissue)” should read “Lung (μg/kg tissue)” The correct Table 2 is as follows. Table 2 The...

The genus Zingiber Mill. is represented by four wild species in the Western Himalayan region viz. Z. capitatum Roxb., Z. chrysanthum Roscoe, Z. roseum (Roxb.) Roscoe and Z. rubens Roxb. The species diversity of Zingiber is little studied in Western Himalaya with only few collections done in the past century. During the extensive floristic explorati...

Lemon pepper or andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium) and black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora) are rich in bioactive compounds that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Our recent study demonstrated that andaliman ethanolic extract also exerted anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects in arthritic mice in vivo. Therefore, natur...

The present study is aimed at analysing the chemical composition of essential oil and screening the phytochemicals in crude extracts from the rhizomes of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. (Zingiberaceae) as well as determining their antibacterial activity. The essential oil was extracted from the fresh rhizomes using the hydrodistillation method...

Aflatoxins (mold-synthetized secondary metabolites) contamination associated with food such as spices continue to be a global problem in the world. The aim of this study was to measure the standard parameters of validation (Linearity, occuracy, repeatability, intermediate precision, reproducibility, limit of detection, limit of quantification and ro...

Kaempferia, a genus of the family Zingiberaceae, is widely distributed with more than 50 species which are mostly found throughout Southeast Asia. These plants have important ethnobotanical significance as many species are used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine preparations. This genus has received a lot of scholarly attention recently as...

The root of Boesenbergia rotunda, a culinary plant commonly known as fingerroot, has previously been reported to possess anti-obesity activity, with four flavonoids identified as active principles, including pinostrobin, panduratin A, cardamonin, and isopanduratin A. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the antiadipogenic potential of isopa...

Oxidative stress plays a role in the delay of peripheral nerve regeneration after injury. The accumulation of free radicals results in nerve tissue damage and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) neuronal death. Pinostrobin (PB) is one of the bioflavonoids from Boesenbergia rotunda and has been reported to possess antioxidant capacity and numerous pharmacolo...

Citation: Atchan, A.P.N.; Monthe, O.C.; Tchamgoue, A.D.; Singh, Y.; Shivashankara, S.T.; Selvi, M.K.; Agbor, G.A.; Magni, P.; Piazza, S.; Manjappara, U.V.; et al. Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Activities, and Phytochemical Abstract: Dietary bioactive compounds from natural sources (e.g., herbal medicines, foods) are known to potentially suppress a...

Solar radiation is essential for the evolution of life on earth. Solar radiation, including ultraviolet radiation (UV), reaches the earth's surface. The sun emits three types of UV radiation: UVA, UVB, and UVC, which have beneficial and harmful effects on the human body. The most important benefit is the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. However,...

A new species of the genus Alpinia subgenus Alpinia subsection Catimbium (Zingiberaceae), A. nelumboides is described from Laos and Vietnam. It is morphologically most similar to A. kwangsiensis, but distinguished by its large pinkish bracteoles, shorter petioles, entire margin of labellum, and larger pubescent ovoid fruits.

Zingiberaceae is widely distributed in Malaysia, with 750 species and 31 genera. This family comprises a different number of subfamilies and genera according to different taxonomic classification methods — classical taxonomy: one subfamily and four tribes vs molecular taxonomy: four subfamilies and six tribes. However, the taxonomic classification...

The existence of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress surrounding amyloid beta (Aβ) plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), has been demonstrated and may result in the activation of neuronal death and inhibition of neurogenesis. Therefore, dysregulation of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress is one possible therapeutic target for AD....

Cynaroside is a flavonoid, isolated from several species belonging to the Apiaceae, Poaceae, Lamiaceae, Solanaceae, Zingiberaceae, Compositae and other families and it can be extracted from seeds, roots, stems, leaves, barks, flowers, fruits, aerial parts, and the whole plant of these species. This paper discloses the current state of knowledge on...

The wild population of Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Zingiberaceae) is being eroded due to several pharmacological benefits and the hidden economy credited to its ethnobotanical uses in Southern Africa. This has called for the adoption of sustainable ways of cultivating the species without compromising its bioactive constituents. In this study, compos...

Kaempferia galanga is an endangered plant whose recognition as a flavoring agent and perfumery ingredient has increased its demand greatly. Therefore, the present investigation aimed at the identification of high-rhizome-yielding varieties of K. galanga. A total of forty-nine germplasms were collected from different parts of India and planted at CS...

ABSTARCT Curcumin may be a shining yellow chemical created by plants of the Curcuma longa species. It is the vital curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a part of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is sold as a homegrown supplement, beauty care products ingredient, food flavoring, and nourishment coloring. Tramadol may be a manufactured centra...

The effectiveness of aqueous extracts of four plants(Azadirachta indica, Piper guineese, Moringa oleifera and Aframomum melegueta) and aqueous formulation of Beauveria bassiana were evaluated against larvae and pupating larvae of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera;Tephritidae) in the laboratory. Bioassays were conducted on B. dorsalis larvae for...

Alpinia zerumbetis a medicinal and ornamental plant of the Zingiberaceae family cultivated in manyparts of the world. The plant is medicinally important and often misidentified with closely relatedspecies. The objective of this work was to establish its DNA-based identity and a protocol for high-fidelitymicropropagationtosupportthemedicinalplantind...

A bioassay was carried out at Biology and Entomology laboratory of the Federal College of Forestry Ibadan to compare the insecticidal potential of aqueous and ethanol extracts of five plants (Aframomum melegueta, Azadirachta indica, Moringa oleifera, Anonna muricata and Piper guineense) against Bactrocera dorsalis (oriental fruit fly) larvae. Extra...

Zingiberaceae merupakan tumbuhan yang banyak dimanfaatkan dalam pengobatan tradisional dan semakin banyak dibudidayakan selama masa pandemi Covid-19. Tumbuhan dalam familia ini memiliki karakter morfologi yang sulit dibedakan, sehingga penting untuk melakukan pengamatan karakterisasi tumbuhan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengamati jenis...

Introduction Oxidative stress is closely related to the development of many diseases. Essential oils (EOs) show potent antioxidant activity from natural sources. Kaempferia galanga L . is an important medicine rich in high-value essential oil (KGEO). However, the antioxidant activity of KGEO remains to be fully studied. Methods Chemical compositio...

Chronic stress has been recognized to induce the alterations of neuronal and glial cells in the hippocampus, and is thus implicated in cognitive dysfunction. There is increasing evidence to indicate that natural compounds capable of exerting neuroprotective and antioxidant activities, may function as potential therapeutic agents for cognitive impai...

Hedychium spicatum is an essential oil bearing plant extensively used in the traditional system of medicine in several countries. Previous research has revealed H. spicatum essential oil (HSEO) to exhibit anti-tumor activity, although the mechanism of action is still unknown. Therefore, the current study was designed to carry out a comprehensive ch...

Meistera chinensis merupakan generasi baru famili Zingiberaceae yang tumbuh di Sulawesi Tenggara. Ekstrak buah mengandung metabolit sekunder seperti flavonoid, terpenoid, alkaloid, steroid, dan tanin yang memiliki efektivitas sebagai antioksidan dan antibakteri. Namun, belum ada laporan tentang antibakteri pada bagian rimpang. Penelitian ini bertuj...

Abstract Earth systems are nearing a global tipping point, beyond which the dynamics of biological communities will become unstable. One major driver of instability is species invasion, especially by organisms that act as “ecosystem engineers” through their modification of abiotic and biotic factors. To understand how native organisms respond to mo...

The horn fly (Haematobia irritans) infestation in the cattle in Brazil leads to significant economic damage for livestock. The efficacy of many essential oils has been demonstrated in the control of veterinary ectoparasites. This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro efficacy of four essential oils to adult horn fly control. The essential oil from M...

Ginger, Zingiber officinale Roscoe Family- Zingiberaceae, has been used in Chinese and Indian folk medicine for centuries. Turmeric, Curcuma longa Linn is from the family of Zingiberaceae. There are no reported UV methods for simultaneous estimation of both the extracts, which is necessary in the development of Herbal formulation for these drugs. H...

Background and aim: Blastocystis hominis is an intestinal protozoan in humans and animals. The parasite causes mild-to-severe intestinal complications, such as diarrhea, in healthy humans and immunocompromised hosts. This study aimed to determine the antiprotozoal activity of Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf and Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) Kart extract...

Conamomum vietnamense , a new species of Zingiberaceae family, has been discovered and described from Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands, Vietnam) in 2022. The present study described the preparation of essential oil from leaves and rhizomes of the plant by hydrodistillation process. Then, the chemical composition of these essential oils was analyzed by...

Terpenes are compounds that include monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, and terpenes, where isoprene is the basic structural unit of multiple oxygenated hydrocarbons. Terpenes are often found in plants, especially in some Zingiberaceae or tulips, and they have been obtained by direct extraction, chemical synthesis, and microorganisms. They ex...

Constructed or treatment wetlands (CWs) are a sustainable option to clean wastewater in the face of water pollution problems. Consequently, this study was aimed at reviewing and analyzing the use of CWs in Mexico. This involved types, sizes, and functionality in the removal of pollutants, as well as the main plant species that are used. Furthermore...

Zingiber zerumbet is a species that is part of the Zingiberaceae family, one of the largest families in the plant kingdom, being considered a perennial, aromatic and tuberculin plant. This species has been used in different sectors as food due to its nutritional properties. The main chemical compounds found in Z. zerumbet are terpenes and polypheno...

Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to the suffering of people around the world, with an inaccessibility of specific and effective medication. Fingerroot extract, which showed in vitro anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity, could alleviate the deficiency of antivirals and reduce the burden of health systems. Aim of study: In this study, we conducted...

Background The genus Zingiber of the Zingiberaceae is distributed in tropical, subtropical, and in Far East Asia. This genus contains about 100–150 species, with many species valued as important agricultural, medicinal and horticultural resources. However, genomic resources and suitable molecular markers for species identification are currently spa...

Plants are the primary source of the food chain and are rich in nutrients and biochemical compounds that mainly give beneficial effects to humans as well as other living organisms. Curcuma caesia Roxb. is a family member of Zingiberaceae commonly known as black turmeric. The leaves and rhizomes of this plant are extensively used in Ayurvedic medici...

Abstract The objective of seed extracts from Anisophyllea boehmii and Aframomum sanguineum were to evaluate their ability to stabilize against oxidation of oils exposed to sunlight on one hand and subjected to high temperatures on the other hand. Determination of the peroxide value (PV) showed that the extracts had reduced the oxidation of sunflowe...

Essential oils (EOs) and their vapour phase of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), Cymbopogon citratus (Poaceae), Ocimum campechianum (Lamiaceae), and Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae) of cultivated plants grown in an Amazonian Ecuador area were chemically characterised by Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID), Gas Chromatography–Mass...

Medicinal plants have been used in all cultures as a source of medicine since ages. When parts of plants such as rhizomes, leaves or barks and other natural materials are used as drugs to treat illnesses, they are called crude drugs and the study of crude drugs is called pharmacognosy. Proximate analysis in plants gives valuable information and hel...

Curcuma inodora Blatt., belonging to the Zingiberaceae family is an endemic species from peninsular India. The extraction and some of the biological applications of leaves essential oil of this species had been reported from South India. Although the Konkan region is a biodiversity hotspot, no report on the medicinal applications of essential oils...

Background: Despite the recognized efficiency of antibiotic therapy, the annual cases of deaths related to bacterial diseases are still growing in developing countries. In the present study, the in vitro antipseudomonal activity of the methanol extracts of nine food plants from Cameroon against the multidrug-resistant strains and isolates of Pseudo...

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a commensal and pathogenic bacterium responsible for both community and nosocomial infections, superficial or deep, and benign or lethal. Staphylococcus aureus is a commensal and pathogenic bacterium responsible for both community and nosocomial infections, superficial or deep, and benign or lethal. Because of i...

Zingiber neesanum a species from the Zingiberaceae family exhibits convincing medicinal applications and is available vastly in the Konkan region. Its anti-inflammatory potential is an unexplored part. This work presents a Bioevaluation, Pharmacokinetics and Molecular docking study emphasizing the anti-inflammatory potential of rhizome oil of this...

Indonesia is rich in biodiversity of medicinal plants used traditionally for healing several ailments. This explorative ethnomedicinal study aims to document the traditional healers and the medicinal plants for infectious diseases in Riau Province, Sumatera, Indonesia. Interviews with local healers resulted in the documentation of 44 species, 33 ge...