Abstract
Ginger is a very renowned herbaceous plant that has been extensively used as a flavoring agent
and herbal medicine for decades. It possesses a plethora of pharmacological properties, including antiinflammatory,
anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-Alzheimer, analgesic,
cardio-vascular, etc. In this review, a comprehensive summary of the pharmacological potentials of ginger
and its bioactive components is described. Their mechanisms of action against different diseases and targets
are also discussed, which can lay the foundation for their medical applications.
Keywords:
Ginger, biological activities, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, bioactive components, anti-Alzheimer.
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