Shell Ginger
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Scientific name
Alpinia zerumbet
English Name
Shell Ginger
Malayalam name
മലയിഞ്ചി
Common name
Mountain ginger
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Evergreen tropical perennial that grows in dense, erect clumps.
- Leaves : long, lance-shaped leaves
- Flowers : Pink-tinged white flower buds open to reveal bright yellow interiors with red throats
- Roots : Spreads horizontally via thick, aromatic underground rhizomes.
Uses
Antioxidant, Essential Oil,Fever,cold
Parts used
Rhizomes,flowers,stem
How to use
- Fiber & Fragrance : The fibrous stems are sometimes processed to make paper or textiles, while the essential oils derived from the rhizomes are used in perfumes and soaps.
- Antioxidant Herbal Tea : dried shell ginger leaves are brewed into a popular health tea. It is exceptionally high in polyphenols and antioxidants.
- Fever, Cold : it is brewed into decoctions to break down fevers and soothe colds.
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
Propagate in early spring or early summer when the plant is actively entering its peak growing season. This helps the new divisions recover quickly and establish roots before the cooler months.
