Zingerone is a phenol that can be found in cooked (not fresh) ginger. It is a product of gingerol.
Links to Plants Containing Zingerone
RESEARCH
The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.
ANTI-CANCER
- This review discussed research on anti-cancer effects of ginger and constituents including: vallinoids, gingerol, paradol, shogaols, and zingerone. From: Shukla, Y., & Singh, M. (2007). Cancer preventive properties of ginger: a brief review. Food and chemical toxicology, 45(5), 683-690. Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2006.11.002
By: Kathy Sadowski
Updated: 1/11/19
