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Ginger अदरक

Zingiber officinale

Resurrection Fern (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
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अदरक
Botanical
Zingiber officinale
Family
Zingiberaceae

About the plant

The same trick as turmeric, in slightly more shade and slightly less time.

Growing it

Choose a market piece with visible growing eyes.

What it is for

Fresh adrak; the leaves are quietly ornamental.

How to grow

Sunlight
Bright shade
Water
Damp but never waterlogged
Season
May–Jul
Grows in
Balcony, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
60–90 cm
First harvest
Rhizomes at 7–8 months

Choose a market piece with visible growing eyes.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Fresh adrak; the leaves are quietly ornamental.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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