![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Preventive and Protective Properties of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) in Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Complications, and Associated Lipid and Other Metabolic Disorders: A Brief Review
Joint Authors
Duke, Colin C.
Tran, Van H.
Roufogalis, Basil D.
Li, Yi-Ming
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Zingiber officinale (ginger) has been used as herbal medicine to treat various ailments worldwide since antiquity.
Recent evidence revealed the potential of ginger for treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Data from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical trials has demonstrated the antihyperglycaemic effect of ginger.
The mechanisms underlying these actions are associated with insulin release and action, and improved carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
The most active ingredients in ginger are the pungent principles, gingerols, and shogaol.
Ginger has shown prominent protective effects on diabetic liver, kidney, eye, and neural system complications.
The pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and the safety issues of ginger are also discussed in this update.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Yi-Ming& Tran, Van H.& Duke, Colin C.& Roufogalis, Basil D.. 2012. Preventive and Protective Properties of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) in Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Complications, and Associated Lipid and Other Metabolic Disorders: A Brief Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028376
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Yi-Ming…[et al.]. Preventive and Protective Properties of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) in Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Complications, and Associated Lipid and Other Metabolic Disorders: A Brief Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028376
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Yi-Ming& Tran, Van H.& Duke, Colin C.& Roufogalis, Basil D.. Preventive and Protective Properties of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) in Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Complications, and Associated Lipid and Other Metabolic Disorders: A Brief Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028376
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028376