DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Group naturally occurring phenylpropane derivatives, prominent pungent drugs that occur in Zingiber officinale (the official ginger plant) Gingerols are phenylalcones and phenylalkalones, volatile pungent drugs that are secondary plant compounds and give the ginger root its special taste. They differ in the length of their side chains.
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Gingerols have antibacterial, antifungal, nematocidal, anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic and hepatoprotective effects.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles