Shampoo Ginger

Plant description

Shampoo ginger is a remarkable plant. Its scientific name is Zingiber zerumbet. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. This plant has many common names. It’s also known as Pinecone ginger. Other names include Bitter ginger, Wild ginger. In Vietnamese, it’s gừng gió. Cambodian names are khuhet phtu, brateal. The French call it ginembrefou. Tày people know it as phong khương.

Botanical Characteristics of Shampoo Ginger

Shampoo ginger plants grow tall. They reach 1 to 1.3 meters in height. Their rhizomes are tuberous. These roots branch extensively. Young rhizomes are yellow and fragrant. Mature roots are large and firm. Their interior is yellow. They emit a sweet, pleasant aroma.

The leaves are sessile. They are arranged in layers. Each leaf is long and pointed. The upper surface is green. The underside is slightly paler. Leaf sheaths are smooth. Only the top part has hairs.

The flower spikes are striking. They measure 30 to 60 cm long. These spikes are covered in scales. The scale edges are hairy. The flowers are egg-shaped. They emerge directly from the rhizome. Initially green, they turn reddish-pink. The calyx and corolla are white. The labellum is pale yellow.

Fruits are oval capsules. Seeds are black. They have a soft white aril. Flowering season is May to June. Shampoo ginger grows wild widely. It thrives in damp, cool soil. You’ll find it at forest edges. It also grows by streams. Dense mountain areas are common habitats. It can be grown in pots. Keep it in shady home areas. It makes a beautiful ornamental plant.

Medicinal Properties of Shampoo Ginger

Shampoo ginger rhizomes are rich. They contain essential oils. Fatty oils and resins are present too. The essential oil has monoterpenes (13%). It also contains sesquiterpenes. Humulene makes up 27% of these. Monocyclic sesquiterpene setone and zerumbone comprise 37.5%.

This ginger tastes bitter and pungent. It has a warming nature. It expels cold. It also alleviates pain. It treats blood stasis. It helps with windstroke symptoms. Dizziness, nausea, and fainting are addressed. Importantly, it detoxifies. It aids postpartum recovery. It stimulates digestion. It promotes good appetite. It enhances sleep. It contributes to healthy skin.

Traditional Uses of Shampoo Ginger

• For Wind stroke and Fainting: Use 20-30g fresh shampoo ginger rhizome. Wash and crush it. Add a little rice wine. Strain and drink the liquid. Heat the pulp. Apply it as a compress. This treats cold and numb legs.
• As an Appetizer and Tonic: Slice fresh or dried rhizomes (40-50g). Soak them in a 650ml bottle of rice wine. Macerate for 15-20 days. Strain the liquid. Drink three small glasses daily. This is beneficial for malnutrition. Avoid for cirrhotic ascites.
• For Hemostasis: Crush shampoo ginger rhizome. Mix with indigofera leaves. Apply this mixture to wounds. It helps stop bleeding.

Zerumbone is a key component. It’s in the essential oil. It inhibits Micrococcus Pyogenes Var. Aureus. It also inhibits Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

The rhizome of shampoo ginger is useful. It treats simple cirrhotic ascites. This means no active Hepatitis B or C. It also excludes liver cancer. However, medical conditions vary. Individual responses differ. Always exercise caution. Consult professionals for herbal remedies. Avoid unscientific self-medication.

Quality and Supply

Dien Bien Agri is a top producer and supplier of shampoo ginger products in Vietnam. Our vast raw material areas are in Dien Bien. This region is famous for its quality produce. Our expert team ensures strict control. This covers selection, processing, and packaging. Consequently, Dien Bien Agri’s shampoo ginger products are consistently high-quality. We also offer abundant supply and low costs.

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