Know Our Herbs

Hedychium Spicatum

English Name:- Garland Flower.

Botanical Name:- Hedychium Spicatum.

Family:- ZINGIBERACEAE.

Parts Used:- Rhizome.

Habit:- A small herb with tuberous roots, leaves with acute sheathing leaf base, Flowers-white.

Taste:- Sweet.

Chemical Constituents:- Rhizome Contains: Oil, Cineol, Linalool Cadinol, Elemol, Eudesmols alpha-Pinene, Beta- Pinene. Limunene, Camphor, Linalylacetate, Terepeneol, Borneol, Caryophyllene, Humulene, Terpenolene, Furanoid diterpene- Heydechenene.

Actions:- Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Hypotensive, Stomachic, Carminative, Astringent, Flatulance.

Used In:- Hypoglycaemia, Inflammation, Cough, Asthma, Vomiting, Colic, Ulcer, Hysteria, Dental trouble, Vasadialator.

Usages

• It is well known for its beautiful flowers that are used for decorations.
• The buds of the flower are used as edibles for flavoring the food.
• The flowers are good – smelling and are commonly used for making wreaths and bridal bouquets.
• This plant is known for the treatment of several liver disorders.
• It can treat fevers, vomiting and diarrhea.
• This is very effective in inflammation and pain.
• It is used in the treatment of snake bite.
• Its roots are useful in the treatment of bronchitis and alleviating pain.
• Its roots are also useful in treating asthma and internal injuries.
• This plant is quite effective in the treatment of nasal, polyps and worms infections.
• This plant is effectively used for the treatment of arthritis.
• This plant is quite effective in case of indigestion and poor circulation of blood.
• It is used for the treatment of eye disorders such as: cataracts.
• It is used in treating nausea, halitosis, hiccups and local inflammations.
• Its powder is an antiseptic agent and is used in poultice for various aches and pains.

Disclaimer

Information on the traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on the site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt has been made for accuracy but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses and properties of this herb have not been validated by the FDA. If you have any serious health concern you should consult with your health care practitioner before self administering this herb.