Review Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October | Volume: 7 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 11-15
6-Paradol, a Vital Compound of Medicinal Significance: A Concise Report
Seba M C, Anatt Treesa Mathew, Sheeja Rekha, Prasobh G R
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Sree Krishna College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Parassala, Kerala, India
Corresponding Author: Seba M C
ABSTRACT
Herbal medicines have been preferred for the treatment of numerous disorders in the world since a very early age owing to easily available and fewer side effect. Ginger is a traditional medicine, having some active ingredients used for the treatment of numerous diseases. During recent research on ginger, various ingredients like zingerone, shogaol, and paradol have been obtained from it. Paradols are phenolic ketones which are structurally related to gingerols and shogaols. Zingerone which is also known as 0-paradol, is a paradol analogue and the major pungent component of ginger. 6-Paradol is the characteristic pungent component of the extract of the seeds of Amomum melegueta Roscoe (zingiberaceae), which are also known as grains of paradise. This review is written to shed light on the various pharmacological properties of Paradol.This review will be beneficial to the scientist, manufacturer and consumers in order to explore the potential health benefits of Paradol.
Keywords: 6-Paradol, Medicinal significance, Zingiberaceae
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