Insight on the Pharmacological Potential and Bio-active Components of Ginger

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 anti-inflammatory, 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.