9. Hedychium coronarium Koen.
Distinguished characters.- Erect herb, about 1-2 meters tall. Inflorescence compact, ellipsoid.
Flower pure white and fragrant.
Thailand.- NORTHERN: Chiang Mai, and widely cultivated.
Distribution.- India, Myanmar.
Uses.- The rhizome is stimulant and carminative. A decoction of the stem is gargled for
tonsillitis. The flower is eaten as vegetable. It is also a source of perfume