Abstract:
Kaempferia parviflora (KP), also known as Black ginger or Kra-chi-dum in Thailand, is a Zingi beraceae plant native to Thailand and Malaysia. This plant is commonly used by the community as a spice in cooking and healthy drinks for disease prevention and treatment. According to researches, KP extracts have broad bioactivities against infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria, aswell as diseases related to metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, aging, and gastrointestinal disorders. KP is also effective as an anticancer agent. This review article focuses on KP's anticancer activity and possible mechanisms of action. Furthermore, the botanical aspect and content of active compounds are investigated in this article. Considering KP's high potential as a medicinal plant, the potential interactions of KP with synthetic drugs and its potential formulation are investigated. According to the findings of this review, KP has anticancer and ant metastatic activity and the active ingredient responsible for this activity is methoxy flavone.
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28-28
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: 1st International Conference on "Recent Advances in Green Biotechnology and Climate Resilience", September 15-16, 2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025