| Family Name |
Zingiberaceae |
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| Scientific Name |
Costus speciosus (Koenig) Smith |
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| Common Names |
Crepe ginger(E), Thebu(S) |
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| Edible part |
Leaves |
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| Recipe |
Mellum, Sambol (fresh leaves),Cook with dhal/ jack fruit seeds |
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Medicinal values and other importance |
Reduce diabetics, Not good continuous use as a food- reduce blood sugar drastically |
