Based on a syllabus by Sean Chun of the University of Hawaii, also lectures on Kaua`i by Gabriel Monahan
Hawaiian Name:
Awapuhi Pake
Common Name:
Ginger
Scientific Name:
Zingiber officinale
Source:
Introduced
Parts Used:
Rhizome
Utilization:
Used as a tea to treat stomach issues such as nausea and indigestion, or as an anti-inflammatory tea. May help lower cholesterol and improve heart disease risk.