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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Rhizome

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Anti-aging. Antioxidant. Photoprotection. Repairs sun damage. Anti-inflammatory. Sensitive and/or irritated skin.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

India, Asia and West Africa

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Carminative. Antiemetic. Spasmolytic. Blood flow activator. Anti-inflammatory. Tonifying. Digestive.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Rhizome is millenary used in China, pickled or dry as a condiment.