jenjibre-de-jardin
Renealmia alpinia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (22 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Jenzibre-de-jardim, scientifically known as Renealmia alpinia, is a vibrant perennial herb celebrated in traditional medicine. Belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, this aromatic plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to support digestive health and boost immunity, it remains a vital botanical resource in holistic wellness practices.
- Family
- Zingiberaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Leaf · Rhizome
- Common names
- Jenjibre-De-Jardin
- Scientific synonyms
- Renealmia Macrantha · Renealmia Pacoseroca · 21 more
Names
Common Names
- jenjibre-de-jardin
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Jengibre de jardín
French:
- mardi gras
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Renealmia alpiniaSynonyms
- Renealmia macrantha
- Renealmia pacoseroca
- Renealmia bracteosa
- Renealmia exaltata var. gracilis
- Renealmia raja
- Amomum repens
- Alpinia bicalyculata
- Alpinia macrantha
- Alpinia pacoseroca
- Alpinia tubulata
- Amomum alpinia
- Alpinia exaltata
- Renealmia rubroflava
- Ethanium macranthum
- Ethanium bracteosum
- Ethanium pacoseroca
- Ethanium exaltatum
- Renealmia occidentalis var. pacoderoca
- Renealmia coelobractea
- Renealmia foliosa
- Renealmia goyazensis
- Renealmia lativagina
- Catimbium exaltatum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Renealmia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Renealmia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the North and Central American landscapes. Within Mexico, its presence is noted in the central regions and along the Gulf coast. It also thrives throughout the southwestern territories of the country. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the southeast portions of Mexico. Finally, its geographical reach continues southward into Belize in Central America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Renaelmia alpinia, utilizes its various anatomical structures for both growth and medicinal purposes, most notably through its leaves and rhizomes. The leaves are typically characterized by their elongated shape and prominent venation, serving as the primary site for photosynthesis to fuel the plant's development. Below the surface, the rhizomes function as essential underground stems that store nutrients and allow the plant to spread vegetatively, while also acting as the concentrated source of many of its potent bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Renealmia alpinia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Desmethoxyyangonin, Pinostrobin, Pinostrobin chalcone, Sakuranetin, Yashabushidiol A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Desmethoxyyangonin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinostrobin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinostrobin chalcone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sakuranetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yashabushidiol A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Desmethoxyyangonin
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Pinostrobin
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Pinostrobin chalcone
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Sakuranetin
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Yashabushidiol A
- Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Activities
Renealmia alpinia has 6 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticonvulsant, Antiemetic, Antinociceptive, Antiulcer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiemetic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Febrifuge | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Renealmia alpinia has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, leishmaniasis, pain management.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anticonvulsant | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiemetic | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leishmaniasis | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain management | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| snakebites | Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extracts | Mycoses (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Renealmia alpinia extracts | Biomedica : revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extracts of rhizomes | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |