[6]-Gingerol

Clinical trial

Phenolic ketone (5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one)

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits NF-κB signaling, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 production; inhibits COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase; powerful antioxidant through free radical scavenging

Research Notes

Ginger (Sheng Jiang)Ayurvedic

[6]-Gingerol is the primary pungent compound in ginger with clinical evidence for pain reduction in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis comparable to some NSAIDs. Multiple clinical trials show efficacy for musculoskeletal inflammation with superior GI tolerability compared to NSAIDs.

Found In 1 Herb

Ginger (Sheng Jiang)

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Phenolic ketone (5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one)

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[6]-Gingerol

Phenolic ketone (5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one)Simple aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

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