Family Name: Zingiberaceae
Botanical Name(s): Hedychium Spicatum
Popular Name(s): Hedichium, Kapur Kachri, Garland Flower, Ginger Lily, and Kahili Ginger.
Parts Used: Rhizomes
Habitat: Grows in Sub Tropical Himalayas.
Description: Hedychium is a genus of perennial plants native to tropical Asia, commonly between 120 and 180 cm tall. It is easy to grow, increases well, has beautiful white flowers, heavy sweet fragrance, can grow in full sun (with plenty of moisture) to filtered shade.
Uses: Used in Nausea, Bronchial Asthama, Halitosis and Vomitting. Also useful in diminished appetite, hiccups, local inflammation etc.