益智含有多酚类、氨基酸、锰、钙、磷等多种具有保健作用的化学成分。经毒理试验，认为益智是一种食用安全性高的保健食品。
Alpinia oxyphylla contams many constituents such as polyphenols,amino acids,Mn,Ca,Petc.which are useful for health care purpose. Results of toxicological tests indicated that theAlpinia oxyphylla is a safe health food.
李远志 简洁莹.益智的主要化学成分及毒理学分析[J].华南农业大学学报,1996,(2):108-111
