Root 

• Root improves digestion, liver function, controls nausea, vomiting, and coughing, influenza, and circulatory problems

• Externally the root is used for spasmodic pain, rheumatism, and menstrual cramps and sprains 

• Rhizomes are applied against a wide range of ailments such as nausea, diarrhoea, dysentery, gastrointestinal problems, fever, cough, colds, congestion, cramps, and dropsy

• Juice is used against migraines, and colic, and relieves menstrual cramps 

• Crushed can be applied externally against headache, toothache, rheumatism, intestinal problems, itches, and boils 

• Antidote against snake poison in Indonesia, fish and crab poison 

• Reduces cholesterol, lower blood pressure

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

N/A

OTHER USES

• The rhizomes are used in many areas of the world for flavouring, cakes, curries, chutneys, stir-fry, candies, beverages, and alcohol

• Stem ginger is peeled and can be eaten raw or cooked 

• Essential oil is obtained from the root and used in flavouring essences