Ginger
Zingiber
Zingiber, commonly known as ginger, is a plant traditionally used in various culinary applications and folk medicine. It has a long history of use across different cultures, particularly in Asian and Indian traditions, where it is valued for its aromatic qualities and purported health benefits. Scientific evidence suggests that certain essential oils from Zingiber species exhibit varying degrees of antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria, with Z. multiflora showing the strongest effect. Additionally, young ginger contains higher concentrations of phenolics, flavonoids, and tannins compared to mature rhizomes. The Alleleauto pipeline has been developed to enhance allele-specific expression analysis in diploid plant genomes like ginger (Zingiber officinale), though this is not directly related to its traditional uses or health benefits. Ginger compounds 6-gingerol and gingeberenone A have been found to interact with and stabilize bovine type I collagen, indicating potential implications for structural integrity studies but no direct human applications are known. To date, there are no major safety concerns recorded for Zingiber, nor any reported drug interactions.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study identified 10-shogaol from ginger with antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity against dengue and Zika viruses.
- Selected plant essential oils showed varying degrees of antibacterial activity against carbapenemase-producing multidrug-resistant bacteria, with Z. multiflora and C. verum exhibiting notable effects.
- Phenolics, flavonoids, and tannins have significantly higher concentrations in young ginger compared to mature rhizomes.
- The study developed Alleleauto, a pipeline that improves the identification of true alleles in diploid plant genomes like ginger (Zingiber officinale), enhancing allele-specific expression analysis.
- The study found that two major ginger compounds, 6-gingerol and gingeberenone A, interact with and stabilize bovine type I collagen.
- The study found no significant evidence of acute hepatorenal toxicity from Carmina treatment in Swiss albino mice over a 14-day period.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ginger?
Ginger (Zingiber) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Ginger?
6 sourced findings are recorded for Ginger; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study identified 10-shogaol from ginger with antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity against dengue and Zika viruses.
How strong is the evidence for Ginger?
The strongest finding for Ginger carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Ginger safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Ginger in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Ginger interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Ginger in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Ginger?
Ginger is also known as: Имбирь, Gingembre.
Is Ginger a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Combined computational and spectroscopic analyses of the interactions between ginger compounds and bovine type I collagen. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Alleleauto: a pipeline for allele identification and analysis of allele-specific gene expression with haplotype-resolved diploid genome assemblies. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Phytochemical Content across Different Harvest Weeks and Breeds of Juvenile Ginger (Zingiber officinale). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antibacterial activity of selected plant essential oils against carbapenemase-producing multidrug-resistant bacteria. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Discovery of 10-Shogaol from Zingiber officinale with Broad Antiviral and Anti-inflammatory Activity against Dengue and Zika Viruses Using Activity-Guided Molecular Networking. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Evaluating the hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity of herbal medicine on swiss albino mice: an in-vivo, in-vitro and in-silico insights. literature abstract metadata