Recent Research Trends in the Pharmacological Effects of <italic>Zingiber officinale</italic> in Korea

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to analyze recent research on the pharmacological effects of <i>Zingiber officinale</i>.Methods: We searched for papers from databases such as ScienceON, RISS, DBPia, and NaNet. The papers were classified according to pharmacological effects, and the selected studies were analyzed.Results: Six studies were finally included in the study. 1. Four studies mainly focused on the effects of anti-inflammation using in vitro or in vivo experiments. 2. Two studies mainly focused on the effects of antioxidants using in vitro experiments. 3. Other pharmacological effects, including improvement of gastrointestinal function, inhibition of body temperature reduction, and anti-aging, were investigated using in vitro or in vivo studies.Conclusion: This study shows that <i>Z. officinale</i> has several pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammation and antioxidant.