Koshtam / Raw Crepe Ginger

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Cheilocostus
Species: C. speciosus
Binomial name: Cheilocostus speciosus

Crepe Ginger is botanically known as Cheilocostus speciosus. This herbal plant is also known as Cane reed, Spiral Ginger, Malay ginger, crape ginger, wild-ginger, spiral flag, costus, and variegated ginger. It is an important ornamental and medicinal plant commonly grown in the subtropical region.

The stem of this plant is commonly used as a spice, which is called ginger root, ginger. It is used in dried, fresh, powdered, oil, and juice form. It is also used in some cosmetics. 

Health Benefits

• You can use this crepe ginger externally to treat skin infections.
• The juice of this herb is used as a purgative.
• The extract of the crepe ginger is used to lower the blood sugar level.
• It is also used to treat inflammation.
• The crepe ginger root is used to treat coughs, fever, skin problems, and dyspepsia.