Zingiber zerumbet L. (Smith) extract alleviates the ethanol-induced brain damage via its antioxidant activity

Zingiber zerumbet L. (Smith) extract alleviates the ethanol-induced brain damage via its antioxidant activity

Abstract Background Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith belongs to the Zingiberaceae family that is widely distributed throughout the tropics, particularly in Southeast Asia. It is locally known as ‘Lempoyang’ and traditionally used to treat fever, constipation and to relieve pain. It is also known to poss...

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Main Authors: Asmah Hamid, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Teoh Hooi Ming, Mohd Nazir Nasrom, Norelina Eusoff, Khairana Husain, Mazlyzam Abdul Latif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Subjects:
Zingiber zerumbet
Ethanol
Brain damage
Antioxidant
Oxidative stress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2161-5

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