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- Herb
- Spanish Name
- Caña agria
- Common Name
- Spiralflag ginger
- Family
- COSTACEAE
- Perennial herb that grows well under shade and in moist areas.
- An oil extracted from its roots is used for asthma, cough, gas, and severe intestinal diseases such as dysentery and cholera.
- In foods and beverages, Costus oil is used as a flavoring component and in manufacturing as a fixative and fragrance for cosmetics.
PROPAGATION: Root cuttings
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion