Ayurvedic Pure Raw Crepe Ginger | Koshtam | Kushtha | Nari Kabbu | Cannakkuva – 100gms

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Cheilocostus speciosus

English Name: Crepe Ginger 

Tamil Name: Ven kottam, vasabu / வெண் கோட்டம், வசபு

Hindi Name: kembu, Peyun / केम्बू, पेयुन

Kannada Name:  Chengaluva / ಚೆಂಗಲುವ

Telugu Name: Kevu kanda / కెవు కంద

Description:

Cheilocostus speciosus is the botanical name of crepe ginger known as Malay ginger that belongs to the Costaceae family. Crepe ginger is a mountain plant native to Southeast Asia that can grow up to 10 feet tall. Crepe ginger plants can grow in both forest and tropical areas. The crepe ginger plant is cultivated for its numerous medicinal properties and ornamental purposes. 

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 80 Kcal
• Carbohydrates: 17.77 g
• Protein: 1.82 g
• Total Fat: 0.75 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
• Vitamin C: 5 mg
• Vitamin E: 0.26 mg
• Sodium: 13 mg
• Potassium: 415 mg

Health Benefits:

• Crepe ginger helps to cure fever, cough, headache, vomiting, and dizziness.
• Crepe ginger helps to treat asthma and shortness of breath.
• Crepe ginger helps to remove harmful intestinal worms in the stomach.
• Crepe ginger helps to cure bronchitis and respiratory problems.
• Crepe ginger helps to treat skin ailments.

Dosage of Crepe Ginger:

Take the required amount of crepe ginger to mix with water, lemon juice, and honey. Boil the mixture. After it gets warm, filter the mixture. Consume the drink regularly to relieve the common cold, cough, and sore throat. It is a popular herbal drink in Ayurvedic medicine.