Zingiberaceae Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Sm.

Bitter Ginger

Hawaiian - Drug, Analgesic

Use documented by:
Akana, Akaiko, 1922, Hawaiian Herbs of Medicinal Value, Honolulu: Pacific Book House, page 19

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Scientific name: Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Sm.
USDA symbol: ZIZE (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bitter Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
Family (APG): Zingiberaceae
Native American Tribe: Hawaiian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Analgesic
Notes: Roots or bulbs pounded with salt and the resulting juice used as a head wash for headaches.

RECRD: 8056 id: 44610

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