Taste
Plant Parts Used
Therapeutic Properties
Ayurvedic Character
Heating
Current Uses
The closest thing to a pancea in most of the world’s traditional medicines, including Ayurveda and TCM. Also a popular culinary spice, particularly popular in Asian cuisines. The rhizome is used fresh as well as dried to make ginger powder.
Substitutions
Galangal
History
Origins
Popular the world over as both a healing plant and as a flavoring with a versatile and robust flavor. Used in a multitude of sweet and savory preparations, from candy to curry.
Footnotes
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