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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Nov 15, 2023; 15(11): 1835-1851
Published online Nov 15, 2023. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i11.1835
Research progress of ginger in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors
Guo-Qing Chen, Yi Nan, Shi-Cong Huang, Na Ning, Yu-Hua Du, Dou-Dou Lu, Ya-Ting Yang, Fan-Di Meng, Ling Yuan
Guo-Qing Chen, Shi-Cong Huang, Na Ning, Yu-Hua Du, Ling Yuan, College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical College, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Yi Nan, Key Laboratory of Ningxia Ethnomedicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Yi Nan, Ya-Ting Yang, Fan-Di Meng, Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Dou-Dou Lu, School of Clinical Medicine College, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
Author contributions: Chen GQ wrote the paper; Chen GQ and Nan Y drew the figures; Huang SC, Ning N, Du YH, Lu DD, Yang YT, and Meng FD collected the data; Yuan L made critical revisions of this paper; All authors contributed to the original ideas and writing of this paper.
Supported by "Young Scholars of Western China"(Class A)_West Light Foundation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. XAB2019AW13; Ningxia Natural Science Foundation, No. 2022AAC02039.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare having no conflict of interests for this article.
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Corresponding author: Ling Yuan, PhD, Professor, College of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical College, No. 1160 Shengli Street, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. 20080017@nxmu.edu.cn
Received: July 9, 2023
Peer-review started: July 9, 2023
First decision: September 6, 2023
Revised: September 15, 2023
Accepted: September 27, 2023
Article in press: September 27, 2023
Published online: November 15, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The incidence and mortality rates of gastrointestinal tumors have been increasing steadily over the years. However, the side effects associated with conventional chemotherapy have been a major concern for patients. Ginger, a traditional herb known for its medicinal and food homology, has been found to possess anti-tumor properties against various types of gastrointestinal tumors. This article reviews the current research advancements on ginger’s role in treating gastrointestinal tumors. The findings of this review are expected to pave the way for new research directions and inspire innovative ideas for utilizing natural drugs in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors.