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Plai

Plai

Latin Name: Zingiber cassumunar
Description of Appearance: Plai is a tropical perennial plant with narrow green leaves and beautiful white flowers. Its root is widely used in traditional medicine and cooking.
Common Names:
  • Plai
  • Cassumunar Ginger
  • Bengal Ginger
  • Pinecone Ginger

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Reduction of arthritic symptoms

Active Ingredients: Cassumunarin A for anti-arthritic properties
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizomes (roots)
Preperation Method: Herbal poultice or oil extraction for massage

Relief of muscle aches and pains

Active Ingredients: Terpenoids and flavonoids for anti-inflammatory effects
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizomes (roots)
Preperation Method: Topical application or herbal compress

Treatment of skin conditions like eczema and dermatitis

Active Ingredients: Zingibernone for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects
Part Of Plant Used: Rhizomes (roots)
Preperation Method: Topical cream or ointment

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Terpenoids

Description Terpenoids are a large class of phytochemicals found in plants, characterized by their structural backbone of isoprene units. They are responsible for the characteristic aromas of many plants and play various roles in plant growth and defense.

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