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......................................................................................................... It is helpful for stress, restlessness, depression and anxiety. Apply the rhizome oil to provide relief from nasal congestion. ......................................................................................................... Source of antioxidant Antioxidant eliminates free radical and viruses. This makes aromatic ginger beneficial for immunity. .........................................................................................................

Aromatic ginger is the common herb used in Indonesian cuisines. The rhizome resembles ginger but possess different and distinctive flavor. It possesses a strong taste with pungent aftertaste. It is a source of zinc, ethyl aster, starch, borneol, paraeumarin, cinnammic acid, mineral and other nutrition. Aromatic ginger belongs to Zingiberaceae with 20 genera out of known 53 genera. It is a small monocotyledonous herb which grows to the height of 1 to 3 inches and used for medicinal properties since decades. It has no central stem or stalk. Leaves grow right off the rhizome and leaves are 6 inches long. Some varieties have glossy solid green leaves. The blossoms are small white and fragrant about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) wide with a splash of purple at the center or lip. It is found in open areas in South-east Asian countries such as Southern China, Indonesia, Cambodia and Taiwan. It is roasted, air-dried and used ground on its own or mixed in spice. ........................................................................................................... Reference: https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/aromatic-ginger