Summary ²

Zingiber zerumbet Sm.(Awapuhi), also known as the Shampoo Ginger (Malay = "Lempoyang") or as the Pinecone Ginger, is a vigorous species of the ginger family with leafy stems growing to about 1.2 metres (3.9 ft) tall. It is found in many tropical countries. The rhizomes of Z. zerumbet, have been used as food flavoring and appetizers in various cuisines while the rhizome extracts have been used in herbal medicine.

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