Beehive Ginger
Zingiber spectabile
Zingiber spectabile is a plant native to Southeast Asia. While it has not been traditionally used in any known medical practices, its genetic and morphological characteristics have been studied within the Zingiberaceae family. Scientific evidence suggests that extracts from four species of Zingiber exhibit varying degrees of larvicidal activity against certain mosquito vector species, indicating potential applications in mosquito control. Additionally, a compound isolated from Zingiber spectabile, known as SUK 25, has shown antimicrobial activity against MRSA, with identified subfractions cyclo-(tryptophanyl-prolyl) and chloramphenicol. No significant safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been noted for this plant.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 研究发现，四种姜属植物的提取物对三种蚊子媒介的不同幼虫表现出不同程度的有效性。
- 对十四种姜黄属植物的完整叶绿体基因组进行了测序，揭示了基因内容的相似性并确定了潜在的分子标记。
- 研究发现，姜科植物内部不同部落的导管元件特征有所不同，如穿孔板类型和内壁加厚情况，有助于分类关系。
- SUK 25，从 Zingiber spectabile 中分离出来，产生了对抗MRSA的抗菌亚分数，鉴定为环-(色氨酸基-丙氨酰-)和氯霉素。
Frequently asked questions
What is Beehive Ginger?
Beehive Ginger (Zingiber spectabile) 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 Beehive Ginger?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Beehive Ginger; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 研究发现，四种姜属植物的提取物对三种蚊子媒介的不同幼虫表现出不同程度的有效性。
How strong is the evidence for Beehive Ginger?
The strongest finding for Beehive Ginger carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Beehive Ginger safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Beehive Ginger in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Beehive Ginger interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Beehive Ginger in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Beehive Ginger?
Beehive Ginger is also known as: Имбирь замечательный.
Is Beehive 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.
来源
- T2 Isolation and characterization of cyclo-(tryptophanyl-prolyl) and chloramphenicol from Streptomyces sp. SUK 25 with antimethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus activity. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Morphological analysis of vessel elements for systematic study of three Zingiberaceae tribes. literature abstract metadata
- T2 The Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequences of 14 Curcuma Species: Insights Into Genome Evolution and Phylogenetic Relationships Within Zingiberales. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Efficacy of Four Species of Zingiberaceae Extract Against Vectors of Dengue, Chikungunya and Filariasis. literature abstract metadata