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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Zingiber officinale |
| Family name: |
ZINGIBERACEAE
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| English name: |
Ginger
Halia
Common Ginger
Canton Ginger
Stem Ginger
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| Sinhala name: |
Inguru (ඉඟුරු)
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| Tamil name: |
Inji
Shukku
Ingee
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| Sanskrit name: |
Nagara
Adraka
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Rhizomatous herbs. Leafy stems up to 2 m. Leaf sheaths open on one side; blades distichosly arranged, sessile, up to 15 x 1.5 cm, ligule 2-4 mm long, membranous. Peduncle up to 25 cmlong. Inflorescence 4-5 x about 2 cm. Bracts about 2.5 x 2 cm, green. Corolla-tube about 2.5 cm long; lobes dull yellow, up to 2 x 1 cm; labellum dull dark purple.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Tuberous stem (Rhizome)
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| Treatment for: |
Dyspepsia
Flatulence
Vomiting
Abdominal pains
Colds
Fevers
Diarrhoea
Dropsy
Coughs
Asthma
Swellings
Anorexia
Hiccups
Heart diseases
Rheumatism
Skin diseases
Anaemia
Dysurea
Hypothermia
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Rhizomes
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Carminative
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Pacifies vitiated Vatha and Kapha doshas
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