Zingiber Zerumbet
Zingiber zerumbet
Zingiber zerumbet is a species of plant in the ginger family with leafy stems growing to about 1.2 m (4 ft) tall. It originates from Asia, but can be found in many tropical countries. Common names include: awapuhi, bitter ginger, shampoo ginger, lempoyang and pinecone ginger.
Culinary uses
Flavor · PairingsZingiber zerumbet is a species of plant in the ginger family with leafy stems growing to about 1.2 m (4 ft) tall. It originates from Asia, but can be found in many tropical countries. Common names include: awapuhi, bitter ginger, shampoo ginger, lempoyang and pinecone ginger.
Medicinal uses
T Traditional UseAuthoritative 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.
No structured medicinal summary is currently available for this herb in our public-source corpus. Traditional uses, if documented, would be referenced here in a future update.
Compare Zingiber Zerumbet with
Similar herbsMore in Zingiberaceae
View family →Alpinia Blepharocalyx
Alpinia blepharocalyx
Alpinia Coriandriodora
Alpinia coriandriodora
Alpinia Galanga
Alpinia galanga
Alpinia Japonica
Alpinia japonica