iNaturalist Plant Observations - Costa Rica (iNaturalist:Plants-Costa Rica)
Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum.
Zingiberaceae
Red Ginger
indianplumleaf
2018-06-21
Costa Rica, Puntarenas, Coto Brus, Las Cruces Biological Station, Coto Brus, Puntarenas, CR
8.78567 -82.9597333333 +-65m.
Family: Zingiberaceae. Uses: Ornamental, to help with digestion, anti-inflammatory, used in cosmetics, natural oils are used for fragrance and flavor, gingerol in ginger is an antioxidant, treats nausea and morning sickness, help cancer patients tolerate therapy, to reduce muscle pains, to help with osteoarthritis, lower blood sugars, reduce the risk for heart disease, anti-diabetic, help treat chronic indigestion, reduce menstrual pain, lower cholesterol, may help prevent cancerous growths, protect against Alzheimer’s, and fight infections of the skin.