Pine Cone ginger

annbeck62

I'm growing pine cone ginger also known as zingiber zerumbet and shampoo ginger (because you can make shampoo from it). I was researching how to make shampoo when I came across information on what powerful medicinal properties this ginger has. But the articles I found didn't go into detail about how to use it medicinally; tea or tincture etc for various ailments. So I was wondering if anyone has used this plant medicinally and how you use it.

Also the flowers are harvested for shampoo. Has anyone made shampoo from this ginger. I'm wondering how long its shelf life is since all the flowers basically ripen at the same time.

Monek Marie

I had to look this up. I would love to grow this. https://dengarden.com/gardening/Pine-Cone-Ginger-More-than-Just-a-Pretty-Face-in-Your-Yard

What did they list ther pine cone ginger as being good for?

Monek Marie

This link had a few ways to use The pine cone ginger further in the article. https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/shampoo-ginger/

Where did you get your plant @annbeck62 ?

LaurieLovesLearning

@annbeck62 This sounds like a fascinating plant.

JodieDownUnder

How to use: First, take one rhizome of shampoo ginger that has been washed, grated and squeezed. Then, filter the juice of shampoo ginger and add two spoons of honey in half a glass of boiled water in warm temperatures. Drink twice a day frequently until the condition of the body gets improved.

@annbeck62 this was my next question for internal use. We’ll I never knew this about this ginger, thank you. I learn something most days!

@Monek Marie thanks for the link.

annbeck62

@Monek Marie I took a gardening class and the instructors were growing it abundantly and were offering it to those interested. From what I've found so far it can prevent the progression of cancer, increase appetite (not something I need for sure), all kinds of digestive issues, fever, cold, cough, hemorrhoids, skin rash and irritation, increase metabolism, low blood pressure, diabetes, pain, wounds, edema, headache and joint sprain. I'm guessing there's probably even more. And it may be used differently for different things.

@JodieDownUnder thanks for the "recipe" that seems like a good place to start working with this wonderful plant.