Zingiberaceae culinary

Alpinia zerumbet

Alpinia zerumbet

D No Clinical Evidence
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Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger among other names, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. The plants can grow up to 2.5 to 3 meters tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers. They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine.

Usos culinarios

Alpinia zerumbet, commonly known as shell ginger among other names, is a perennial species of ginger native to East Asia. The plants can grow up to 2.5 to 3 meters tall and bear colorful funnel-shaped flowers.

Usos medicinales

They are grown as ornamentals and their leaves are used in cuisine and traditional medicine.

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Zingiberaceae