Medicinal benefits from the use of Black pepper, Curcuma and Ginger

Zuzanna Bober
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Agnieszka Stępień
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David Aebisher
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Łukasz Ożóg
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Dorota Bartusik-Aebisher
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Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Dietetics, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Photomedicine and Physical Chemistry, Medical College of Rzeszów University, Rzeszów, Poland
Department of Biochemistry and General Chemistry, Medical College of the University of Rzeszow, University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
Received: 10 March 2018 / Accepted: 25 April 2018 / Published: 30 June 2018

Abstract

Introduction. Black pepper, Curcuma and Ginger are three of the most popular and most frequently used spices. Due to their beneficial medical and pharmacological properties, they are increasingly appreciated phytotheraputic plants. Most of their actions are attributed to their biochemical compositions.  

Aim. Our intention is to equip the reader with the information and knowledge necessary to understand the role of natural products in the drug discovery process and to enable the assessment of potential benefits and harms of plant-based medicines when advising patients who wish to use them.

Material and methods. Analysis of literature.

Results. In this paper, we reviewed the use of Black pepper, Curcuma and Ginger documented in the treatment of colds and flu, support for immunity, but also use in digestive ailments and beneficial effects on the cardiovascular system and immune system.

 

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Bober Z, Stępień A, Aebisher D, Ożog Ł, Bartusik-Aebisher D. Medicinal benefits from the use of Black pepper, Curcuma and Ginger. Eur J Clin Exp Med. 2018;16(2):133–145. doi: 10.15584/ejcem.2018.2.9

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