DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Fragrant plant belonging to the ginger family, with white flowers. Origin: Himalayas at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.
Phytotherapeutically no monograph, no pharmacopoeia quality:
Empirical medicine: as incense for asthma, colds,
inflammations, pain, bad breath, vomiting, diarrhea, bronchitis, blood diseases, as well as to brighten the mood and as a nerve tonic.
Cosmetics industry: colored scented powder (abir) from the rhizome, which is used for incense. see also Hedychium spicatum extract (INCI)
IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.
Phenols and flavonoids
EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- https://www.kraeuter-und-duftpflanzen.de/pflanzen-saatgut/iboza-indigo/ingwergewaechse/ingwerlilie-pflanze
- Rawat S et al- (2018) Hedychium spicatum: a systematic review on traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology and future prospectus. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2018 Jun;70(6):687-712. doi: 10.1111/jphp.12890. Epub 27. PMID: 29484653.
