Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on semen quality

source extracted confidence: high 2026-04-09
#animals #blood-glucose #cell-survival #zingiber-officinale #humans

Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on semen quality

Banihani et al., 2019 | Andrologia | Systematic Review

Citation

Banihani Saleem Ali. Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on semen quality. Andrologia. 2019-Jul;51(6):e13296. doi:10.1111/and.13296

Abstract

To date, according to the Scopus database, the biological effects of ginger (binominal name: Zingiber officinale), or ginger extracts, and its derived compounds on semen quality and sperm parameters have been revealed in more than 35 original articles. Though, still, there are no collective systematic or narrative discussion and conclusion of this specific research streak. Here, we systematically review and summarise the current link between ginger and its bioactive compounds with semen quality. To achieve this, we searched the central databases (Scopus and PubMed) for original studies, published in English language from August 2004 through February 2019 using the keywords "ginger" versus "sperm" and "semen." In summary, there is solid evidence that ginger enhances semen quality and improves the main sperm parameters such as concentration, viability, motility and morphology. Such beneficial effects of ginger on semen quality are attributable, at least in part, to increased levels of gonadal hormones, in particular, testosterone and luteinising hormone, decreased oxidative damage to cells, increased production of nitric oxide, hypoglycaemic response of ginger and the presence of valued nutrients in ginger such as manganese. Still, the positive effects of ginger on semen quality require additional approval in men.

Key Findings

Still, the positive effects of ginger on semen quality require additional approval in men.

Outcomes Measured

  • Requires manual extraction

Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size See abstract
Age Range See abstract
Condition See abstract

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Glucose
  • Cell Survival
  • Zingiber officinale
  • Humans
  • Luteinizing Hormone
  • Male
  • Nitric Oxide
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Plant Extracts
  • Sperm Motility
  • Spermatozoa
  • Testis
  • Testosterone

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Systematic Review
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: ginger

Provenance

Source extracted via PubMed E-utilities API on 2026-04-09