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
Astringent, Pungent & Sweet
Plant Parts Used
Used in Spirits
Domaine de Canton, Hum & King's Ginger
Cultivation Regions
Zone 10 perennial & Zone 11
Origins
Asia, India & South East Asia
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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