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ZINGIBER AROMATICUM - PUYANG.
Common name Puyang, lempuyang wángì, fragrant ginger, fragrant wild ginger, Xiang jiang. Family Zingiberaceae (Ginger family). Overview Puyang, originally from Southeast Asia, can grow up to 8 feet tall; the yellow flowers are sprouting from a red cone at the base of the plant. In folk medicine in Southeast Asia, the rhizomes are used as a tonic, for whooping cough, stomach and as an analgesic. For more details on the Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Puyang go to: the MAROWINA FACTS® DATABASE. A tincture can be used in the treatment of cancer. Visit also our APPLICATION & DOSAGE -, CANCER -, CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , and HYPERTENSION pages. Hardiness USDA zone 9 B - 11. Propagation Rhizome. Culture Full sun, sandy loam soil; plant in frost free areas. Can also be grown in a pot indoors or as a garden plant. |