Medical studies indicate that Aromatic ginger has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. Aromatic ginger reduces the frequency and intensity of pain or inflammation in certain cases, and its anti-inflammatory properties enhance its effectiveness in pain reduction. In cases of fever, It has demonstrated its ability to lower the body’s temperature.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Aromatic ginger has a pungent taste and warm-temperature, with the function of warming the spleen and stomach, relieving pain, promoting blood circulation, resolving phlegm, reducing cold, aiding digestion, and reducing rheumatism. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as cold abdominal pain and toothache. It is often used as a medicine for digestive disorders, promoted better digestive system functioning, and is used as a fumigation or treatment for numbness, swelling, low back pain, headaches, and joint pain.
In China, people use this medicinal herb to treat indigestion, bloating, gastritis, gastric ulcers, toothache, and osteoarthritis pain.
In the Philippines, Aromatic ginger decoction can be used to treat malaria and aid digestion. The cleaned leaves can be mashed, then lightly heated, and applied to painful joints.
In Malaysia, Aromatic ginger rhizomes are used to treat hypertension, ulcers, colds, and asthma. Chewing and sucking on the leaves and rhizomes can reduce cough and sore throat.
Additionally, Aromatic ginger essential oil is used in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, and as a flavoring agent in food applications.