topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claimZingiber officinale 1 2 3 4 5 Ginger (Roscoe) is a perennial herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family and is predominantly found in Southeast Asia [,].
evidence level3
citationSimeone Pasquale (2026)
sourceGinger Bioactives as Multi-Target Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Delivery Innovation, and Human Health Impact
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claim6 7 The precise geographic origin of ginger remains uncertain; however, historical evidence suggests that it was first cultivated in China and neighboring regions of Southeast Asia [].
evidence level3
citationSimeone Pasquale (2026)
sourceGinger Bioactives as Multi-Target Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Delivery Innovation, and Human Health Impact
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claim22 23 In recent years, extensive research and documented scientific evidence have confirmed the pharmacological potential of ginger, demonstrating a broad spectrum of bioactivities, including anticancer, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antiapoptotic, antihyperglycemic, antilipidemic, and antiemetic effects [,].
evidence level3
citationSimeone Pasquale (2026)
sourceGinger Bioactives as Multi-Target Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Delivery Innovation, and Human Health Impact
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claimThe Zingiberaceae family contains approximately 47 genera and more than 1000 species, characterized by considerable diversity in floral morphology and rhizome structure [,,].
evidence level3
citationSimeone Pasquale (2026)
sourceGinger Bioactives as Multi-Target Therapeutics: Mechanisms, Delivery Innovation, and Human Health Impact
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claimObjectives The objective of this review was to summarize evidence of the effects of select spices/herbs on human health with a focus on the work conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Center for Human Nutrition.
evidence level4
citationDiacova T (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain.
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claim(Poly)phenols are not accessible by the human digestive enzymes and are metabolized by the gut microbiome, earning them the status of "prebiotics." This is confirmed by a vast body of evidence pointing to the herbs'/spices' ability to affect gut microbiota composition/functionality.
evidence level4
citationDiacova T (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain.
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claimConclusion While further research of herbs/spices is undeniably warranted, several considerations should be kept in mind.
evidence level4
citationDiacova T (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain.
topicGinger Osteoarthritis Randomized Trial
claimBackground Herbs/spices have been used in various countries around the world for centuries.
evidence level4
citationDiacova T (2026)
sourceSpices Beyond Antioxidants: From the Gut to the Brain.