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Ethnopharmacological Insights and Bioactive Compound Profiles of Selected Zingiberaceae Plants of Manipur with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties: A Review

Author(s) Dr. DAYABATI SAGAPAM, Ms. MAYANGLAMBAM RABEENA DEVI, Ms. KHUNDRAKPAM SELVIA
Country India
Abstract The family Zingiberaceae comprises several medicinally important plant species extensively used in traditional healthcare systems across tropical Asia. In Manipur, a state within the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, members of this family play a crucial role in indigenous ethnomedicine practiced by traditional healers known as Amaiba and Amaibi. Despite their widespread traditional use, scientific validation of many Manipuri Zingiberaceae plants remains limited and fragmented. The present review compiles and critically analyzes existing literature on the ethnopharmacological uses, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of five selected Zingiberaceae species: Hedychium coronarium, Curcuma angustifolia, Curcuma caesia, Curcuma amada and Alpinia galanga.
Available studies indicate that these species are rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, curcuminoids, terpenoids and essential oils, which contribute to significant free radical scavenging and antimicrobial activities. In vitro antioxidant assays, including DPPH, ABTS, FRAP and CUPRAC, and antimicrobial evaluations against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria provide scientific support for several traditional therapeutic claims. However, comparative, region-specific investigations focusing on plant materials from Manipur are scarce. This review highlights existing evidence, identifies key research gaps and emphasizes the need for integrated ethnopharmacological and phytochemical studies to scientifically validate traditional knowledge and promote the sustainable utilization of Zingiberaceae resources from Manipur.
Keywords Zingiberaceae; Ethnopharmacology; Manipur; Antioxidant activity; Antimicrobial activity.
Field Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66833
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