Zingiber montanum
Zingiber montanum, commonly known as Mountain Ginger, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This aromatic rhizome is widely utilized to support digestive health and alleviate various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Zingiber montanum
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized under the order Zingiberales and the family Zingiberaceae. Finally, it is identified by its scientific 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several specific regions in Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast coastal areas. Additionally, its presence is documented on the island of Hainan within Chinese territory. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is also native to the country of Cambodia. Finally, the plant's range extends further into the neighboring nation of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zingiber montanum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include NO, antioxidant activity, benzaldehyde, curcuminoids, sabinene.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcuminoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sabinene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpinen-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| zerumbone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zingiber montanum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiulcer.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zingiber montanum has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cognitive function, diarrhea, executive function, high cholesterol levels.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive function | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| executive function | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high cholesterol levels | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammations | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |