Mango Ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.): A Comprehensive Systematic Review of Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Potential
Background and Objective: Mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) is a valuable medicinal plant in the Zingiberaceae family, distinguished by its unique mango-like aroma and extensive therapeutic applications.This systematic review synthesizes current scientific knowledge on its phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, and clinical potential.Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases (1990-2024) using specific search terms related to Curcuma amada, mango ginger, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities.Studies were screened using predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria, with 47 peer-reviewed articles meeting our quality assessment standards.Results: Mango ginger contains over 130 bioactive compounds, including unique terpenoids (amadannulen, amadaldehyde), methoxyflavonoids, and curcuminoids.The essential oil
Authors
- Harikumar Pallathadka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0705-9035)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Research Journal of Education and Technology (IRJET).
- Published
- 2024-11-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70127/irjedt.vol.8.issue05.562
- Primary Topic
- Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00