International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-7802112013033111171117ENChild Growth and Development Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranFood Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranFood Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranFood Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranFood Security Research Center, Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranDepartment of Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran20130331<p class="Pa7"><strong>Background: </strong>Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc<em>.</em>) belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. The health‑promoting perspective of ginger is attributed to its rich phytochemistry. This study aimed to review the current evidence on ginger effects as an anti‑inflammatory and anti‑oxidative.</p> <p class="Pa7"><strong>Methods: </strong>We searched MEDLINE for related publications using &ldquo;ginger&rdquo; and &ldquo;anti‑oxidative&rdquo; and &ldquo;ginger&rdquo; and &ldquo;anti‑inflammatory&rdquo; as keywords. This search had considered Papers that had been published between 2000 and 2010 without any filter.</p> <p class="Pa7"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The anticancer potential of ginger is well documented and its functional ingredients like gingerols, shogaol, and paradols are the valuable ingredients which can prevent various cancers. This review concludes to favor ginger but some ambiguities necessitate further research before claiming its efficacy.</p> <p class="Pa7"><strong>Keywords: </strong>Anti‑inflammatory, anti‑oxidative, ginger, reactive oxygen species.</p>http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/1117http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/1117/845