SPIRAL GINGER POWDER (THEBU) / තෙබු කුඩු

Spiral Ginger Powder Tea

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Scientific Name:

Costus pictus [Syn. Costus mexicanus]

Botanical Family:

Costaceae (˜Zingiberaceae)

Other Common Name:

Insulin plant, Insulin flower, Painted spiral ginger, Sour ginger, Spiral flag, Spotted spiral ginger, Steladder, Stepladder plant, Huilamole, Pahtsab,Ye totzi (Quattrocchi, 2000; 2012; Erhardt et al., 2002; White, 2002; Sánchez-Monge, 2001).

Common names in Spanish:

Apagafuego, Camote de lipana, Camote de ipana, Caña de Cristo, Caña agria, Caña de jabalí, Caña de tigre, Caña de venado Cañuela, Chula laga, Hierba del jabalí, Tirabuzón (Quattrocchi, 2000; 2012; Adame and Adame, 2000; Mendoza-Castelán and Lugo-Pérez, 2011; White, 2002; Sánchez-Monge, 2001; Martínez, 1994).

How is it used?

1.5g or 2g per 200ml, To brew the perfect cup, add freshly boiled water and infuse for 2-3 minutes.

Health Benefits

• Regulates high blood pressure
• Lower cholesterol levels
• Good for digestion
• Full of antioxidants
• Good for fatty liver
• Good for Kidney issues and urine infection issues
• Stimulate appetite
• Treat inflammation of the liver
• Control phlegm and bile
• Treat skin issues
• Control fever and cough
• Fight stress

Safety/Precautions:

• Avoid taking this plant during pregnancy and lactation.
• If you are taking any type of prescribed oral anti-diabetic medications, consult with your healthcare professional before taking products made from this plant.

Before you decide to take any medicinal herb or herbal supplement, be sure to consult with your health care professional first. Avoid self-diagnosis and self-medication: Always be on the safe side!