02055nas a2200229 4500008004100000245012000041210006900161260001600230300001400246490000700260520130000267653002001567653002301587653003201610653001701642100001701659700002001676700002001696700002201716700002101738856006601759 2025 eng d00aHedychium spicatum (Shati): A Comprehensive Review of its Pharmacological Activities and Phytochemical Constituents0 aHedychium spicatum Shati A Comprehensive Review of its Pharmacol cAugust 2025 a1183-11860 v173 a

Ayurvedic medicine, originating from historical Indian customs, is a comprehensive and revered treatment approach that recognizes the inter-connectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. Hedychium spicatum Buch-Ham (Zingiberaceae), sometimes called spiked ginger lily, is distributed throughout the Himalayan area. The rhizome contains around 4% essential oil, and its phytochemical analysis has revealed the existence of many terpenoids, including monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and diterpenoids. The rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum Buch. Ham are conventionally employed for treating pain, inflammation, asthma, respiratory problems, and fevers, tranquilizing, lowering blood pressure, reducing spasms, depressing the central nervous system, alleviating pain, reducing inflammation, acting as an antihistamine, fighting against microbes, acting as an antioxidant, combating fungal infections, eliminating lice, and exhibiting toxic effects on cells. Hedychium spicatum Buch-Ham is a rhizomatous plant utilized in the pharmaceutical, culinary, cosmetic, and fragrance sectors. This review article will provide a concise overview of many features of Hedychium spicatum, including its pharmacological effect and bioactive components.

10aAnti-Histaminic10aAyurvedic medicine10aHedychium Spicatum Buch-Ham10aInflammation1 aJoshi, Krupa1 aSen, Ashimkumar1 aSen, Dhanya, B.1 aZanwar, Aarti, S.1 aGujariya, Vatsal uhttps://www.phcogres.com/article/2025/17/4/105530pres20252217