# White ginger lily extract shows antimicrobial and anticancer activity

Researchers analyzed the methanolic extract of Hedychium coronarium, a flowering plant known as white ginger lily, identifying its phytochemical profile and testing its effects. The extract demonstrated antimicrobial and anticancer properties, and it influenced the expression of apoptosis-related genes in cancer cells. These findings suggest the plant could be a source for developing new natural therapeutic agents.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-66619-6) — 2026-08-12