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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Alpinia calcarata |
| Family name: |
ZINGIBERACEAE
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| English name: |
Snap Ginger
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| Sinhala name: |
Heen araththa (හීන් අරත්ත)
Katukiriya (කටුකීරිය)
Kalakiriya (කළකීරිය )
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| Tamil name: |
Perarathai
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| Sanskrit name: |
Rasna
Sugandhamoola
Kulanjan
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Rhizomatous herb. Leaf stem just over 1 m tall. Leaves sessile, sheaths open on one side; blades distichosly arranged, up to 35x2.5 cm, glabrous; ligule up to 1 cm long, membranous, ciliate. Inflorescence terminal, up to 10 cm. Bracts abscent. Flowers usually born in pairs; labellum white, lined rose purple. Fruit globose, orange-red.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Rheumatism
Pain
Hoarseness of voice
Catarrh
Anorexia
Excessive sweating
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Rhizome
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Aphrodesiac
Kapha nashaka
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