Ginger, white

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 03.01.2022

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Synonym(s)

Ginger; Ginger Lily; Hawaiian white ginger; Hedychium coronarium; White butterfly ginger

Definition
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Hedychium coronarium, also called white ginger or white butterfly ginger, is an evergreen herbaceous plant belonging to the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). The vigorous, robust ginger plant, which grows up to 2m tall, is native to northern India and is now cultivated in several regions of the tropics. The plant develops fleshy, bulbous rhizomes (rootstock, underground shoot axis), see Zingiberis rhizoma. Only these are used phytotherapeutically.

Ginger sprouts heart-shaped to lanceolate smooth-edged leaves. Its strikingly large, white flowers have an aromatic scent and are used in perfume production.

General information
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Cosmetics: Hedychium extract, the extract from the whole plant, is used in cosmetic formulations for skin care. A perfume is extracted from the flowers.

Literature
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  1. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/ingwer.php

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