Yali Deng¹ , Baofu Huang²

1 Tropical Medicinal Plant Research Center, Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Medicinal Plant Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0015
Received: 01 May, 2024    Accepted: 05 Jun., 2024    Published: 27 Jun., 2024

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Deng Y.L., and Huang B.F., 2024, Ginger tea: a review of its anti-inflammatory properties, gastrointestinal benefits, and traditional uses, Medicinal Plant Research, 14(3): 171-179 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0015)

Ginger tea, as an herbal beverage with a long history, has been traditionally used in various cultures around the world. In recent years, as interest in the therapeutic effects of natural herbs has grown, ginger tea has attracted researchers' attention due to its potential health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory properties and promoting digestion. Particularly in modern medicine, ginger tea has been widely studied for its use in alleviating nausea, vomiting, and improving gastrointestinal health. This study comprehensively evaluates the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of ginger tea and its potential clinical applications, while also exploring its specific effects on gastrointestinal health, including relieving nausea and improving digestion. Furthermore, the study analyzes the traditional uses of ginger tea in different cultures and its potential applications in modern health products, filling the gap in the existing literature regarding systematic research on ginger tea. This study provides scientific support for the future development of natural health products based on ginger tea and broadens new perspectives for its applications in modern medicine.

Ginger tea; Anti-inflammatory properties; Gastrointestinal benefits; Traditional medicine; Bioactive compounds