Zingiber zerumbet
Zingiber zerumbet, commonly known as pine ginger or shampoo ginger, is a perennial herb celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic rhizomes, it contains bioactive compounds with potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This versatile plant is widely utilized in herbal remedies to support various healing processes.
- Scientific name: Zingiber zerumbet
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Zingiberales, it is a member of the Zingiberaceae family. Its scientific classification concludes 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 exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of Asia and the Indian Ocean. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Comoros and Madagascar. Moving toward the mainland, its presence is noted throughout various parts of China, specifically in the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia, where it is located in Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical and subtropical environments where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Zingiber zerumbet has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include zerumbone, Zerumbone, flavonoid, terpenoids, NO.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| zerumbone | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| Zerumbone | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-humulen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| curcuminoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monoterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Zingiber zerumbet has 16 reported activities identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Antipyretic, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Zingiber zerumbet has 24 reported medicinal uses identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, antipyretic, cancer, Acute lung injury, Ascaris lumbricoides.
- Total uses
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ascaris lumbricoides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dengue fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |