Current Uses
The closest thing to a pancea in most of the world's traditional medicines, including Ayurveda and TCM. Also a popular culinary spice, particularly popular in Asian cuisines. The rhizome is used fresh as well as dried to make ginger powder.
Taste
Plant Parts Used
Used in Spirits
Domaine de Canton, Hum & King's Ginger
Cultivation Regions
Origins
Therapeutic Properties
Analgesic, Antiemetic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant & Stimulant
Precautions
Ayurvedic Character
Heating
Substitutions
Galangal
History
Popular the world over as both a healing plant and as a flavoring with a versatile and robust flavor. Used in a multitude of sweet and savory preparations, from candy to curry.
Footnotes
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