Kencur, Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger or Resurrection Lily, Kaempferia galanga, Zingiberaceae, Southeast Asia

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Kencur, Aromatic Ginger, Sand Ginger or Resurrection Lily, Kaempferia galanga, Zingiberaceae, Southeast Asia It is found primarily in open areas in southern China, Taiwan, Cambodia and India, but is also widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia. The plant is used as a herb in cooking in Indonesia, and especially in Bali. It is also used in Chinese cooking and Chinese medicine. Kaempferia galanga has a peppery camphorous taste. Research is underway to evaluate the plant extract's use as an insect repellent, effective against mosquitos.

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Location: Southeast Asia
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