Shampoo ginger (zerumbet)

Zingiber zerumbet

leaf · flower

Leaves eaten raw or cooked; flower heads sold at markets.

Origin

Northeastern Thailand

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves are rinsed and eaten raw, shredded, or cooked for a few minutes in a dish; the very bitter rhizome is only grated in small amounts.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitratesIn small amounts, not counted Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Its red cones full of foamy liquid are used as shampoo in Hawaii.