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)