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GlossaryZingiberaceae

family of aromatic plants including ginger and turmeric

Zingiberaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the ginger family. This family includes well-known species such as ginger, turmeric, and cardamom, which are often used for their culinary and medicinal properties. The plants in this family are characterized by their aromatic rhizomes, which are underground stems that store nutrients and can produce new shoots.

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research Alpinia Zerumbet: A Review of the Chemistry, Quantity, and Pharmacological Properties of Selected Kavalactones

July 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies”

Shell ginger contains kavalactones that promote hair growth and have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects.

research Anti-Androgenic Effect of Sesquiterpenes Isolated from the Rhizomes of Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb.

44 citations, March 2012 in “Fitoterapia”

Germacrone from Curcuma aeruginosa may help treat conditions related to male hormones by blocking a specific enzyme.

research Hedychium Spicatum: A Systematic Review on Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Future Prospects

30 citations, February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”

Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.

research Stability Studies of Antiandrogenic Compounds in Curcuma Aeruginosa Roxb. Extract

10 citations, June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology”

Germacrone in Curcuma aeruginosa extract degrades at high temperatures but is stable in certain solutions and unaffected by pH levels.

research Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition by Polymethoxyflavones

6 citations, August 2013 in “한국응용생명화학회지”

Certain natural compounds can block an enzyme linked to prostate enlargement and hair loss, showing potential for new treatments.

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