Spiral Ginger Powder Tea
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
Safety/Precautions:
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!