Anti-tumour promoter activity in Malaysian ginger rhizobia used in traditional medicine
1999
Anti-tumour Activity of Malaysian Ginger
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Author Information
Author(s): Vimala S, Norhanom A W, Yadav M
Primary Institution: Medicinal Plant Division, Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Hypothesis
Do Malaysian ginger rhizomes have anti-tumour promoter activity?
Conclusion
Several Zingiberaceae species used in Malaysian traditional medicine contain non-toxic compounds that inhibit EBV activation.
Supporting Evidence
- Seven rhizomes were found to possess inhibitory activity towards EBV activation.
- The rhizome extracts that exhibited EBV activation inhibitory activity had no cytotoxicity effect in Raji cells.
Takeaway
Some types of ginger can help stop a virus that might lead to cancer, and they are safe to use.
Methodology
The study screened Zingiberaceae rhizomes for anti-tumour activity using assays on Raji cells.
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