The efficacy and function of wild ginger flower

The wild ginger flower looks like a butterfly and is also called the white butterfly flower. It is mostly distributed in the south and southwest of my country. It mostly grows near water at low altitudes and likes clean water. The flowers and fruits of wild ginger can be used in daily life and medicine. Wild ginger flower can purify indoor air because of its unique smell, and its fruit can be used as medicine to treat stomach cold, stomach pain, abdominal bloating and indigestion. Wild ginger flowers can be made into essential oils and can also be added to snacks.

Ginger flower, also known as wild ginger flower, is a freshwater herb of the genus Zingiberaceae. It is 1-2 meters tall, with spike-shaped inflorescence, tubular calyx, alternate leaf arrangement, long and narrow leaves with pointed ends, bald leaf surface and slightly thin hairs on the back. It is not cold-resistant and prefers a warm winter and humid summer environment. It has poor drought resistance and prefers semi-shade in the early growth stage, but needs sufficient sunlight during the vigorous growth period. The soil should be fertile and have strong moisture retention capacity. Ginger flowers have a refreshing fragrance and can be used as a natural air purifier when placed indoors. The color is round and the flowers are generally white. The potted plants can be used for viewing, and the white flowers look like butterflies, so it is also called butterfly ginger, white butterfly flower, etc. It is native to tropical Asia, India and Malaysia, and was probably introduced to China during the Qing Dynasty. In addition, ginger flower is the national flower of Cuba and Nicaragua.

The rhizome and fruit of ginger flower are used as medicine. The rhizome is called roadside ginger in traditional Chinese medicine. It tastes spicy and is warm in nature. The rhizomes are harvested in winter, and the soil, stems and leaves are removed before drying. They have the effects of warming the middle and strengthening the stomach, relieving exterior symptoms, dispelling wind and cold, warming the meridians and relieving pain, and dispersing cold. They are mainly used to treat wind-cold exterior symptoms, wind-heat arthralgia, exogenous headache, body pain, rheumatic pain, cold pain in the abdomen, and injuries from falls.

The traditional Chinese medicine name of the fruit is ginger flower fruit, which tastes spicy and is warm in nature. The fruits are harvested in autumn and winter, and the clusters are cut and dried. They have the effects of warming the middle and strengthening the stomach, relieving exterior symptoms and inducing sweating, warming the middle and dispersing cold, and relieving pain. They are mainly used to treat abdominal distension and pain, cold and dampness stagnation, etc. According to Taiwanese folk legend, the rhizome of ginger flower has the effects of dispelling cold, removing wind, treating headaches, and bruises, while the flower can cure insomnia.

Wild ginger contains a variety of amino acids, proteins and rich fiber. The cellulose it contains is a polysaccharide nutrient that does not generate heat energy. Regular consumption is beneficial to keeping the digestive tract unobstructed and maintaining normal bowel function. It can treat constipation, eliminate accumulation and strengthen the stomach, and has special effects on diabetes. Therefore, wild ginger is a pure natural dietary fiber food that can be used as both food and medicine.

Wild ginger is originally wild and has withstood the test of harsh conditions. It has extremely strong vitality and is basically free of diseases and pests. Generally, no pesticides are required. It is a truly pollution-free green food. Canned food, pickles, beverages, etc. made from it can be supplied to the market.

Contains α-pinene, β-pinene, and β-phellandrene. It is used for aphonia caused by exogenous wind evil; cough and asthma caused by cold, wind-cold or lung cold; amenorrhea or delayed menstruation due to blood stasis in women; bruises, or cold pain in the waist and abdomen; scrofula, mouth ulcers, etc.