Ginger and Zingiberaceae research
Ginger and Zingiberaceae research is a research topic within Pharmacology. Science Explorer counts 11k research works in it since 1950. 20.5% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the phytochemical, pharmacological, and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe). It covers a wide range of topics including the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects of ginger, its potential in diabetes management, and its use as a medicinal product. The research also delves into the bioactive compounds present in ginger and their diverse biological activities.
- Ginger
- Zingiber officinale
- Pharmacological
- Antioxidant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cancer
- Bioactive Compounds
- Toxicological
- Diabetes
- Medicinal
- Research works
- 11k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 2.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 20.5% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +60% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research?
By volume, China and India publish the most (743 and 422 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 China 743 works
- 2 India 422 works
- 3 Indonesia 413 works
- 4 Nigeria 140 works
- 5 United States 133 works
- 6 Thailand 127 works
- 7 Iran 122 works
- 8 Egypt 114 works
- 9 Vietnam 89 works
- 10 South Korea 87 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research?
By volume in 2022–2025, IPB University publishes the most Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research, followed by Mahasarakham University and Botanical Survey of India.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 IPB UniversityIndonesia 19 works
- 2 Mahasarakham UniversityThailand 16 works
- 3 Botanical Survey of IndiaIndia 14 works
- 4 Padjadjaran UniversityIndonesia 13 works
- 5 Airlangga UniversityIndonesia 13 works
- 6 Universitas Gadjah MadaIndonesia 13 works
- 7 Chiang Mai UniversityThailand 12 works
- 8 Saveetha UniversityIndia 12 works
- 9 University of BrawijayaIndonesia 11 works
- 10 Mansoura UniversityEgypt 11 works
Who are the leading researchers in Ginger and Zingiberaceae research?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Ginger and Zingiberaceae research include Chi‐Tang Ho.
- 1 Chi‐Tang Ho United States 1.2k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research done?
The largest centres of Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Guangzhou (China), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Bangkok (Thailand).
Where is the best place to study Ginger and Zingiberaceae research?
Among universities, judged by research, Mahasarakham University, IPB University and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
One dot per university in the table below. The upper left is the interesting corner: small places doing unusually strong work.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahasarakham UniversityThailand | 65.3 | 28.0% | 48.7× | 16 | +84.1% |
| 2 | IPB UniversityIndonesia | 63.4 | 4.2% | 10.8× | 19 | +263.0% |
| 3 | Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChina | 59.9 | 56.2% | 12.2× | 8 | +42.2% |
| 4 | Chiang Mai UniversityThailand | 55.1 | 27.2% | 12.9× | 12 | +5.6% |
| 5 | Nanjing University of Chinese MedicineChina | 55.0 | 33.7% | 13.8× | 11 | +56.5% |
| 6 | Prince of Songkla UniversityThailand | 50.1 | 37.2% | 12.0× | 8 | -9.5% |
| 7 | Siksha O Anusandhan UniversityIndia | 48.2 | 10.1% | 15.5× | 10 | +143.4% |
| 8 | Hainan Medical UniversityChina | 48.1 | 28.5% | 26.5× | 9 | +27.3% |
| 9 | Beijing University of Chinese MedicineChina | 46.9 | 22.9% | 17.0× | 9 | — |
| 10 | Mansoura UniversityEgypt | 40.6 | 14.5% | 7.8× | 11 | +30.0% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Ginger and Zingiberaceae research research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 60% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Ginger and Zingiberaceae research.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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