Amomum compactum
Amomum compactum
Alpinia nutans, the shellflower, or dwarf cardamom, is a Southeast Asian plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), and is a medicinal plant used to control hypertension, as diuretic, antifungal, and antiulcer. In Japan it is used as food preservative.
Usos culinarios
In Japan it is used as food preservative.
Usos medicinales
Authoritative scientific evidence is not available for this herb. The information below reflects traditional or ethnobotanical uses documented in public sources. Do not use as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.
Alpinia nutans, the shellflower, or dwarf cardamom, is a Southeast Asian plant of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), and is a medicinal plant used to control hypertension, as diuretic, antifungal, and antiulcer.
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Zingiberaceae
Alpinia blepharocalyx
Alpinia blepharocalyx
Alpinia coriandriodora
Alpinia coriandriodora
Alpinia galanga
Alpinia galanga
Alpinia japonica
Alpinia japonica