Family

Zingiberaceae

Genus

Zingiber

Common Name

Yang He

Plant Figure

Description

Zingiber striolatum is among the perennial vegetables (family: Zingiberaceae) grown in various Chinese provinces (e.g., Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong), often at an altitude of about 800 m above sea level. These plants serve as a source of dietary fiber and can be used as medicine as well as food. Z. striolatum contains protein, many amino acids, polysaccharides, several trace elements, and abundant cellulose. Because of its medicinal properties, this plant species can be used to promote blood circulation for regulating menstrual flow. It may also function as an antitussive expectorant, detumescence agent, and detoxifier.