Zingiber mioga
Zingiber mioga, commonly known as Thai ginger, is a vibrant perennial herb celebrated for its aromatic qualities. Beyond its culinary appeal, this medicinal plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Often used in traditional practices, it serves as a potent natural remedy for digestive and systemic health.
- Scientific name: Zingiber mioga
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is classified under the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identification is completed within the genus Zingiber.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Zingiberales | WCVP |
| Family | Zingiberaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Zingiber | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving further east, the species can be found naturally in Japan. It also inhabits the Korean peninsula within the same broader geographical scope. Finally, its range extends to the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zingiber mioga has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, flavonoids, gingerenone A, miogadial, miogatrial.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gingerenone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| miogadial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| miogatrial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |