An overview of chemical constituents from Alpinia species in the last six decades

Ma, Xiao-Ni; Xie, Conghua; Miao, Zi; Yang, Quan; Yang, Xiong‐Li

doi:10.1039/c6ra27830b

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“…On the contrary, the trans geometry at C-1/C-2 in 2 with 3 J 1-2 = 16.0 Hz has significantly larger coupling constants compared to those of 1, further supported this finding [3]. genus [2,[6][7][8]. The isolated compounds consist of four chemical skeleton types; phenylbutenoid type (1, 2 and 3), phenylbutenoid dimer type (4), germacrene type (5) and elemane-type (6).…”

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Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Bornean Medicinal Ginger Alpinia aquatica

Kamada

Phan

et al. 2018

Natural Product Communications

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One new phenylbutenoid, (3Z)-2',4',5'-trimethoxyphenylbutadiene (1) along with five known metabolites were isolated from aquatic galangal (Alpinia aquatica Rosc.) and their chemotaxonomy importance in five populations of A. aquatica collected from Kota Kinabalu, Ranau and Kota Belut in Sabah, Malaysia. The antibacterial potential as well as the chemosystematics importance of this discovery is discussed.

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Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Bornean Medicinal Ginger Alpinia aquatica

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Phan

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Natural Product Communications

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“…Microbial infections, HIV infection, rheumatic disorders, gastrointestinal ailments, headache and body aches 7, 39,40,41 Phenylpropanoids such as 1'S'-1'acetoxychavicol acetate, terpenes/ terpenoids such as β-pinene, flavonoids such as galangin and alpinin 43,44 Antimicrobial, [46][47][48][49][50] Diarylheptanoids including curcuminoids such as curcumin, diarylpentanoids, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenes, diterpenes, and triterpenoids [65][66][67] Antinflammatory, [68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83] chemopreventive and anticancer, [85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92] antimicrobial, 62,93-95 Antiparasitic, 96 anti-Alzheimer activity [97][98][99] Hedychium coronarium J.…”

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Phytochemical and Pharmacological Support for the Traditional Uses of Zingiberacea Species in Suriname - A Review of the Literature

Mans¹,

Djotaroeno²,

Friperson³

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the common ginger Zingiber officinale Roscoe are well-known spices, condiments, and flavoring compounds. 3 And the leaves and flowers from C. longa, the grains of paradise Aframomum melegueta K. Schum., the white ginger Hedychium coronarium J. Koenig, and the east-Indian galangal Kaempferia galanga L. are consumed as vegetables and used as key ingredients of spicy savory dishes and/or herbal teas. 3Various species in the genera Alpinia Roxb., 1810, Curcuma L., Globba L., Hedychium J. Koenig, Kaempferia L., and Renealmia L.f. have visually attractive flowers and inflorescences and are cultivated as ornamentals. 3 The rhizomes from many species in the genera Alpinia Roxb., 1810, Curcuma L., Hedychium J. Koenig, and Zingiber Mill., 1754 contain essential oils for producing soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes. 3 In addition, a number of ginger species are medicinally used in various traditional systems throughout the world. Examples are A. melegueta, C. longa, and Z. officinale, preparations of which are used for treating many diseases ranging from infectious diseases and inflammatory conditions to hypertension and diabetes mellitus. 4 Parts from A. melegueta, C. longa, and R. alpinia are also used in religious ceremonies. 3 This paper first presents some general information about the Zingiberacea family, subsequently provides some background on Suriname, then extensively addresses the traditional uses of one representative species of the seven Zingiberacea genera in the ABSTRACT The Zingiberacea or ginger family is a family of flowering plants comprising roughly 1,600 species of aromatic perennial herbs with creeping horizontal or tuberous rhizomes divided into about 50 genera. The Zingiberaceae are distributed throughout tropical Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Many members are economically important as spices, ornamentals, cosmetics, traditional medicines, and/or ingredients of religious rituals. One of the most prominent characteristics of this plant family is the presence of essential oils in particularly the rhizomes but in some cases also the leaves and other parts of the plant. The essential oils are in general made up of a variety of, among others, terpenoid and phenolic compounds with important biological activities. The Republic of Suriname (South America) is well-known for its ethnic and cultural diversity as well as its extensive ethnopharmacological knowledge and unique plant biodiversity. This paper first presents some general information on the Zingiberacea family, subsequently provides some background about Suriname and the Zingiberacea species in the country, then extensively addresses the traditional uses of one representative of the seven genera in the country and provides the phytochemical and pharmacological support for these uses, and concludes with a critical appraisal of the medicinal values of these plants.

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“…Under discussion are abundant diseases or health conditions, leading to the proposal that Alpinia may even be a goldmine for future therapies [ 21 ]. As one of the most important genera of the Zingiberaceae family with around 230 species, Alpinia had received attention in 252 publications by 2015, with 544 compounds isolated overall from 35 Alpinia species, as described in detail [ 22 ].…”

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Viewpoint: A Contributory Role of Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) for Human Longevity in Okinawa, Japan?

Teschke

Xuan

2018

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The longevity of the population in the Okinawa Islands of Japan has been ascribed to genetic factors and the traditional Okinawa cuisine, which is low in calories and high in plant content. This diet includes shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) B.L. Burtt & R.M. Sm) of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). Due to its local popularity, Alpinia zerumbet has become the subject of a good deal of study at the University of the Ryukyus in Okinawa. Personal local experience and review of the literature now suggest that culinary shell ginger may contribute to longevity among the population in Okinawa. This is supported by its abundant phytochemical content, with antioxidant and anti-obesity properties. The major bioactive phytochemicals are dihydro-5,6-dehydrokawain (DDK; 80–410 mg g−1 fresh weight), 5,6-dehydrokawain (DK; ≤100 mg g−1), and essential oils, phenols, phenolic acids, and fatty acids (≤150 mg g−1 each). Further, Alpinia zerumbet extends the lifespan in animals by 22.6%. In conclusion, culinary shell ginger may significantly contribute to human longevity in Okinawa.

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An overview of chemical constituents from Alpinia species in the last six decades

Abstract: Alpinia species is one of the most important genera of the Zingiberaceae family. Up to 2015, 544 compounds with various bioactivities were isolated, the major components are diarylheptanoids (143) and sesquiterpenoids (132).

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Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Bornean Medicinal Ginger Alpinia aquatica

Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Bornean Medicinal Ginger Alpinia aquatica

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Support for the Traditional Uses of Zingiberacea Species in Suriname - A Review of the Literature

Viewpoint: A Contributory Role of Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet) for Human Longevity in Okinawa, Japan?

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