Koshtam / Raw Crepe Ginger / Cheilocostus speciosus – Herb for Intestinal Problems

Crepe Ginger is scientifically known as Cheilocostus speciosus and it is one of the best ornamental and medicinal plants belonging to the Costaceae family. Crepe Ginger is commonly known as Spiral Ginger, wild- ginger, Malay ginger, Cane reed, etc. The native place of the Cheilocostus speciosus is India, China, and other Southeast Asia regions. This medicinal plant is commonly found in the Greater Sunda Islands in Indonesia. The Crepe Ginger differs from the common ginger in that it has only one row of spiral leaves. This herb is highly grown in India due to its medicinal properties. It mostly grows in tropical and frost regions and is also known as Koshtam in Tamil. The Spiral Ginger is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 to 3 meters in height. Every part of this herb is used in traditional and ayurvedic medicine to heal many ailments. 

Health Benefits

• The Crepe Ginger Rhizome is used to cure fever, bronchitis, and rash.
• It is one of the beneficial herbs for asthma and intestinal worms.
• The stems and leaves of this plant effectively treat eye and ear infections.
• Koshtam is used to treat congestion, internal parasites, coughs, and colds.
• Cheilocostus speciosus is externally used to cure skin infections.
• The rhizome extract helps to lower stress, reduce blood sugar levels, and treat liver inflammation.
• Cheilocostus speciosus is helped to reduce diarrhea and diabetes.
• In India, Raw Crepe Ginger is used to treat fertility.
• Koshtam is used to heal drowsiness, headache, and vomiting.
• It helps to reduce chest pain, abdominal pain, gallbladder pain, and prevent liver diseases.

Side Effects:

There are no side effects from using this product. Get medical advice on using it during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methods

All herbs are 100% naturally harvested, dried, and guaranteed to be natural herbal powders, free of chemical contacts.