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Alpinia zerumbet
Choux aromatiques d'Asie de l'Est dotés de propriétés médicinales notables ; le thé aux feuilles populaire dans l'Okinawa.
Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger) is an East Asian ornamental plant whose leaves are used in Okinawan traditional medicine primarily for hypertension and cardiovascular support. Its key bioactive compounds include flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, and dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain, which collectively contribute to its antihypertensive, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The antihypertensive effect is attributed to vasodilation via nitric oxide (NO) release and calcium channel blockade, mediated by compounds such as dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain and cardamonin. Flavonoids and terpinen-4-ol exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase). Anti-inflammatory actions involve inhibition of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. Additionally, yakuchinones may modulate lipid metabolism and improve endothelial function.
Choux aromatiques d'Asie de l'Est dotés de propriétés médicinales notables ; le thé aux feuilles populaire dans l'Okinawa.
Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger) is an East Asian ornamental plant whose leaves are used in Okinawan traditional medicine primarily for hypertension and cardiovascular support. Its key bioactive compounds include flavonoids, terpinen-4-ol, bornyl acetate, cardamonin, yakuchinones, and dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain, which collectively contribute to its antihypertensive, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
The antihypertensive effect is attributed to vasodilation via nitric oxide (NO) release and calcium channel blockade, mediated by compounds such as dihydro-5,6-dehydrokavain and cardamonin. Flavonoids and terpinen-4-ol exhibit antioxidant activity by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating endogenous antioxidant enzymes (e.g., superoxide dismutase, catalase). Anti-inflammatory actions involve inhibition of NF-κB and COX-2 pathways, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. Additionally, yakuchinones may modulate lipid metabolism and improve endothelial function.