Halia


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Halia / Ginger

(Photo: Ginger Jellyfish)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
     
FAMILY : Zingiberaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Ginger
     
LOCAL NAME : Halia (M), Lia (Ib.), Keong, Jiang (C)
     
PREPARATION : Fresh ginger is sliced, finely chopped or grated and used boiled or fried in meat dishes. Dried ginger and ginger powder are also use in cooking.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : It is effective as a digestive aid and relieve cold, coughs, fevers and menstrual cramps. Drink as tonic after giving birth.0