Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of the genus <i>Alpinia</i> from 2016 to 2023
Isoo Youn, Ah‐Reum Han, Donglan Piao, Hwaryeong Lee, Hyunkyung Kwak, Yeju Lee, Joo‐Won Nam, Eun Kyoung Seo
Abstract
Alpinia is the largest genus in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, and comprises about 500 species. It is known to have various secondary metabolites and biological properties on account of those metabolites.
Topics & Concepts
ZingiberaceaeAlpiniaPhytochemicalGenusTraditional medicineChemistryBiologyBotanyMedicineRhizomeGinger and Zingiberaceae researchDermatology and Skin DiseasesPharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds