(Zinziber officinalis)
Culture
Organic farming
Family
Zingiberaceae
Biochemical profile
Zingibèrène, B-bisabolène, B-sesquiphéllandrène, B-phéllandrène, camphène
Part used
Rhizomes, steam distilled without pressure.
Indications
This plant has been known for thousands of years in China for its effectiveness in treating impotence.
Used as a massage, it helps gut motility (chronic or occasional constipation).
A single drop added to dishes at the end of cooking gives an excellent flavor.
