Etlinger a species of Borneo's wild gingers: Traditional knowledge, phytochemistry, and modern applications

Gilbert Ringgit and Bo Eng Cheong and Muhammad Dawood Shah and Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee (2025) Etlinger a species of Borneo's wild gingers: Traditional knowledge, phytochemistry, and modern applications. Phytochem Rev, 24. pp. 1-33. ISSN 2523-3971

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Abstract

Forty-two (42) Etlinger a species are found in Borneo, commonly known as wild ginger. Of these, 36 species are indigenous to the region, while six species—including Etlinger a coccinea, Etlinger a crispate, Etlinger a elatior, Etlinger a foe ten, Etlin- Gera megachilids, and Etlinger a macrochelids—are also found beyond Borneo. Eight species hold sign if- incant value for local communities, serving roles in traditional medicine, crop production, cosmetics, and personal care. Scientific studies have confirmed six key pharmacological properties in Etlinger a species: anticancer, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antioxidant, pest control, and nephroprotective activities. These bioactivities are attributed to the presence of key bioactive compounds such as b-pinene, 1,7-bis (3,4- dihydroxyphenyl) heptan-3-yl acetate (Etlinger in), curcumin, a-thujene, cyclooctane, and estragole. In modern applications, Etlinger a species are utilized in contemporary cuisine, ornamental horticulture, cosmetics, personal care products, and as natural colorants. This overview underscores the importance of Etlinger a species to local communities and high- lights their relevance in contemporary applications, offering a foundation for identifying species with medicinal and commercial potential in the Borneo region.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Etlinger a species, Borneo, Species distribution, Phytochemistry, Traditional uses, Pharmacology, Modern application
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA1-939 Mathematics > QA71-90 Instruments and machines > QA75.5-76.95 Electronic computers. Computer science R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM1-950 Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM300-666 Drugs and their actions
Department:	INSTITUTE > Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI)
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	22 Aug 2025 10:19
Last Modified:	22 Aug 2025 10:19
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45028

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