Accession #: 198500380
Accession Date: 1985-12-31
Common name: Shell Ginger
Family: Zingiberaceae
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Country of Origin: southeast Asia
Description:
Uses: Main Actions (in order)<sup>2</sup>: <br> hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), stomachic (aids digestion), antimicrobial, febrifuge (reduces fever), analgesic (reduces pain) <p> Main Uses<sup>2</sup>: <ul> <li>as a heart tonic and for high blood pressure <li>as a digestive aid for stomach upset, indigestion and intestinal gas <li>for colds, flu and fever <li>as a mild diuretic <li>for candida and fungal conditions </ul> <p> Properties/Actions Documented by Research<sup>2</sup>: <br> analgesic, antibacterial, anticandidal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimycobacterial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiplatelet, antispasmodic, antiulcerous, diuretic, hypotensive, insecticidal, muscle relaxant, uterine stimulant <p> Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use<sup>2</sup>: <br> balsamic, cardiotonic, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hypotensive, and stomachic <p> Cautions<sup>2</sup>: It stimulates the uterus and is contraindicated in pregnancy. It may also increase the effectiveness of medications used to treat hypertension.
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USDA Zone: 8a-11
Source: Unknown
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