Compound Monograph

Paradol

A pungent phenolic ketone related to gingerol, found in ginger and grains of paradise. Studied for its warming, thermogenic, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Classification

Paradol is one of the phenylpropanoids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Paradol is one of the phenylpropanoids, found in Galangal, Ginger and Grains of paradise.

Galangal Ginger Zingiber officinale Grains of paradise