Zingiber zerumbet Sm., locally known to the Malay as “Lempoyang,” is a perennial herb found in many tropical countries, including Malaysia. The rhizomes of Z. zerumbet, particularly, have been regularly used as food flavouring and appetizer in various Malays' cuisines while the rhizomes extracts have been used in Malay traditional medicine to treat various types of ailments (e.g., inflammatory- and pain-mediated diseases, worm infestation and diarrhea). Research carried out using different in vitro and in vivo assays of biological evaluation support most of these claims. The active pharmacological component of Z. zerumbet rhizomes most widely studied is zerumbone. This paper presents the botany, traditional uses, chemistry, and pharmacology of this medicinal plant.
Shampoo Zingiber Care
Zingiber Zerumbet
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
8 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Shampoo ginger should be seasonally waterlogged. Water them with free-draining soils during the warmer months and keep them dry during the dormant winter months.
Pruning
Snip the leaves which die to the ground after the first frost.
Fertilizer
Similarly, fertilize the plant with all-purpose fertilizer during summer only. Supply phosphorus-rich fertilizer by the end of the growing season to ensure healthy and well-grown rhizomes.
Sunlight
These perennials enjoy full sun to part shade.
Soil
Pinecone ginger thrives in filtered shade and rich soil. It prefers soil with a neutral pH and a light to medium texture.
Temperature
In colder climates, pinecone ginger plant is grown indoors.The ideal temperature for these exotic plants is 32° degrees Fahrenheit (0° C) or higher.
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