Organic Hedychium Spicatum (Kapoor Kachli) Rhizome
Organic Hedychium Spicatum Rhizome
| Product Type | C&S / TBC |
| English/ Common Name | Kaempferia, Spiked Ginger Lily |
| Botanical Name | Hedychium spicatum |
| Indian Name | Sandharlika, Kapur kachri, Hedichium, Kapur Kachrihabitat, Karchura |
| Origin | India |
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General Usage
Kapoor Kachli or Shati is traditionally used to treat cough, wound ulcer, fever, respiratory problems and hiccough. The Hedychium spicatum rhizome possesses hypoglycaemic, vasodialator, spasmolytic, hypotensive, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Since ancient times, Kapoor Kachli is also used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
Overview
Hedychium spicatum is perennial rhizomatous herb belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. It is mentioned as Kappor Kachli or Shati in Ayurveda. The rhizome extracts contain resins, organic acids, glycosides, albumen and saccharides. These are beneficial in treatment of bronchitis, indigestion, inflammation, and blood purification.
Common Names
Spanish: blanca mariposa, caña de ambar
French: canne d’ eau, canne rivière, gingembre douleur; longouze, hédychie couronnée, narcisse
Germany: Kranzblume
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Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
Precautionary Information / Contraindication: Hedychium spicatum should not be consumed during pregnancy or nursing. It should be consumed with a doctor’s advice if you are already on any medication. For further clarification, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting consumption of Hedychium spicatum.
Storage Condition: Hedychium spicatum should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.
Note: The product is organically grown and processed as per national and international guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agriculture and Manufacturing practice (GAMP). The product is 100% vegetarian and vegan.
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