Ginger: a total-scale analysis of the scientific literature on a widely used spice and phytotherapeutic
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ) has been utilized for medicinal and culinary purposes for thousands of years. Its extensive history showcases diverse uses and health benefits. In this study, we conducted a thorough analysis of the scientific literature landscape surrounding ginger using bibliometric techniques, aiming to explore recurring topics, trends, influential contributors, and main journals publishing ginger-related research. Utilizing the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection, we identified 9,881 relevant papers published up to October 4, 2023. The analysis revealed an exponential growth in both publication and citation counts since the mid-2000s. Key phytochemical constituents, including gingerols and shogaols, emerged as focal points of research. The most frequently mentioned medical condition term identified was ‘Cancer’ (n = 577), followed by ‘Obesity’ (n = 180) and ‘COVID’ (n = 176). Journals such as the Journal of Ethnopharmacology and Food Chemistry played leading roles in sharing ginger-related articles. Our bibliometric study offers a broad overview of ginger research, highlighting a significant increase in scholarly interest globally. This analysis not only contributes quantitative insights to the existing literature but also provides a roadmap for future investigations on ginger. The scientific literature positions ginger as a promising candidate for addressing contemporary health challenges, inviting further exploration and clinical studies.
Authors: Maima Matin, Andy Wai Kan Yeung, Tanuj Joshi, Nikolay T. Tzvetkov, Farhan Bin Matin, Nina Strzałkowska, Natalia Ksepka, Kamil Wysocki, Cyprian Tomasik, Michel-Edwar Mickael, Monika Szymańska-Czerwińska, Krzysztof Niemczuk, Magdalena Koszarska, Sara Frazzini, Luciana Rossi, Olga Adamska, Agnieszka Kamińska, Marcin Łapiński, Artur Stolarczyk, Vasil Radoslavov Pirgozliev, Małgorzata Łysek-Gładysińska, Anna Wieczorek, Karolina Lach, Michał Ławiński, Ricardo Lagoa, Reda El Boukhari, Ahmed Fatimi, Giuseppe Lisco, Giuseppina Piazzolla, Vincenzo Triggiani, Sławomir Petrykowski, Danuta Siwiec, Tomasz M. Karpiński, Andrzej Półtorak, Agnieszka Wierzbicka, Joanna Marchewka, Jarosław Olav Horbańczuk, Artur Jóźwik, Atanas G. Atanasov
Institutions: Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Medical University of Vienna, University of Hong Kong, Kumaun University, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Molecular Biology, East West University, University of Milan, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw, Medical University of Warsaw, Harper Adams University, Jan Kochanowski University, Universidade de Leiria e Oeste, Universidade do Porto, Université Sultan Moulay Slimane, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Saveetha University
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4406623869