Traditional Herbs from Zingiber zerumbet

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Prepare 1 finger of lempuyang rhizome and \u00bd cup of water.
Clean the rhizome then grate it. Mix it in water then squeeze it. Leave it for a while until the pulp drops to the bottom of the cup and the water becomes clear.
Child 6 -8 years: Drink \u00bc cup a day.
Children 8-9 years: Drink \u2153 cups a day.
Adults: Drink\u00a0 \u00bd cup a day.
Repeat every day until healed.
Cannot be used in children under 5 years.

What is Zingiber zerumbet Looks like??

Parts of Zingiber zerumbet that could be used

Rhizome

Zingiber zerumbet Distribution

Originating from India, it was then cultivated in Sri Lanka, China and throughout Southeast Asia. Apart from being used in traditional medicine and as a spice in cooking, lempuyang can be used as a natural shampoo and hair conditioner. In India, the essential oil produced is applied as perfume in soap. This plant can also be planted as an ornamental plant in the yard.
Agroecology of Zingiber zerumbet
It grows well in tropical areas with relatively warm temperatures of 20-32 �C at an altitude of 400-1,200 m above sea level and rainfall between 400-1,400 mm/year. This plant is tolerant of acidic, alkaline and salty soil.
Morphology of Zingiber zerumbet

Rhizome\u00a0slightly flat or slightly inverted oval, the tip has short branches. The outer part is pale yellowish-brown and has longitudinal grooves, giving uneven and fibrous fracture marks.
False stem (extension of leaf midrib), erect , round shape.
Leaves single alternate, green, long oval shape, tapered tip, flat edge, light green midrib talang.
Bunch-shaped flowers, emerge from stems in the ground, reddish green, pale yellow to white crown.

Cultivation of Zingiber zerumbet

Propagation using rhizomes.
Planting in the field with a spacing of 60x40 cm. This plant requires a place that has enough sun or is slightly protected. Harvesting is done 10 months after planting.

Zingiber zerumbet, more details :

Chemical Content of Zingiber zerumbet
Zerumbone, alpha humulene, humulene oxide, beta-eudesmol, beta-selinene, linalool, 12-oxabicyclo, caryophilene oxide, 3-octadecyne, hexadecanoic acid and 3-octyne 5-methyl.
Benefits of Zingiber zerumbet
Anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, treats colds, stomach aches, shortness of breath, colds, intestinal inflammation, weak nerves, increases blood and appetite, gallbladder disease, seizures in children, diarrhea, dysentery, kidney stones and jaundice.
Simplisia of Zingiber zerumbet

Clean the lempuyang rhizome from adhering dirt then wash until clean and slice thinly.
Dry in the sun for 6 days or until dry. Grind until it becomes powder.
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Another Facts for Zingiber zerumbet :
Synonym of Zingiber zerumbet
Amomum latifolium Lam., Amomum sylvestre Lam., Amomum zerumbet L.
Habitus of Zingiber zerumbet
Herb. Annual herb, up to 1.5 m high
Habitat of Zingiber zerumbet
- Riverside
- Forest
- Bush Area