A Mini Review on the Phytochemistry, Toxicology and Antiviral Activity of Some Medically Interesting Zingiberaceae Species

Clément M. Mbadiko; Clément L. Inkoto; Benjamin Z. Gbolo; Emmanuel M. Lengbiye; Jason T. Kilembe; Aristote Matondo; Domaine T. Mwanangombo; Etienne M. Ngoyi; Gédéon N. Bongo; Clarisse M. Falanga; Damien S. T. Tshibangu; Dorothée D. Tshilanda; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Pius T. Mpiana

doi:10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430150

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A Mini Review on the Phytochemistry, Toxicology and Antiviral Activity of Some Medically Interesting Zingiberaceae Species

Clément M. Mbadiko, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Pius T. Mpiana

Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · pp. 44–56 · Published 11 Jun 2020

10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430150

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Background: Plants of the Zingiberaceae family namely Curcuma longa, Aframomum melegueta and Zingiber officinale are known for their many biological activities such as the antiviral activity. Aim: To provide an updated knowledge on the phytochemistry, toxicology and antiviral activity of some medically interesting Zingiberaceae species. Study Design: Multidisciplinary advanced bibliographic surveys and dissemination of the resulted knowledge. Results: The literature review shows that these edible plants have antiviral properties on different types of viruses ( Rhinovirus, hepatitis B and C viruses, Herpes simplex viruses type 1 and 2, Human immunodeficiency viruse, Enterovirus 71, Ebola Virus, Human cytomegalovirus, Chikungunya virus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Japanese Encephalitis Virus, Respiratory syncytial virus, Fish viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus, Influenza A virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Coronavirus SARS-CoV-1, etc.). In addition, the literature indicated that these plants are a significant source of nutrients, which can boost the immune system and are safe according to the existing toxicological data. Conclusion: The present mini-review can therefore help to inform future scientific research towards the development of antiCovid-19 herbal drugs of relevance as well as nutraceuticals from these three plants species for the improvement of human health and wellbeing using reverse pharmacology approach. Molecular docking of some naturally occurring isolate compounds against SARS-CoV-2 proteases is in progress.

Curcuma longa Aframomum melegueta Zingiber officinale antiviral activity Covid-19

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Clément M. Mbadiko, Clément L. Inkoto, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Emmanuel M. Lengbiye, Jason T. Kilembe, Aristote Matondo, Domaine T. Mwanangombo, Etienne M. Ngoyi, Gédéon N. Bongo, Clarisse M. Falanga, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Pius T. Mpiana (2020). A Mini Review on the Phytochemistry, Toxicology and Antiviral Activity of Some Medically Interesting Zingiberaceae Species. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research , 44–56. https://doi.org/10.9734/jocamr/2020/v9i430150

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Clément M. Mbadiko — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Clément L. Inkoto — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Benjamin Z. Gbolo — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo and Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gbado-Lite, P.O.Box 111, Gbado-Lite, D.R. Congo.
Emmanuel M. Lengbiye — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Jason T. Kilembe — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Aristote Matondo — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Domaine T. Mwanangombo — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Etienne M. Ngoyi — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Gédéon N. Bongo — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo and Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gbado-Lite, P.O.Box 111, Gbado-Lite, D.R. Congo.
Clarisse M. Falanga — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Damien S. T. Tshibangu — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Dorothée D. Tshilanda — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.
Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua — Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo and Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gbado-Lite, P.O.Box 111, Gbado-Lite, D.R. Congo.
Pius T. Mpiana — Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kinshasa, P.O.Box 190, Kinshasa XI, D.R. Congo.

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