Australian Native Ginger ~ Alpinia caerulea

Edible Australian Native Ginger ~ Alpinia caerulea

Plants vary from the photos.

Plants are approx 33-66cm not including the pots. Due to our chemical free practices and natural dam water usage the plants may present with imperfections such as discoloured and chewed leaves.

Sold in recycled Plastic pots. Plants have been grown locally using chemical free practises and grown to the local conditions of Wide Bay Burnett region and not kept in a shade house. They also natively grow in this area of Australia.
The native ginger is grown as an edible perennial herb to about 3m, with parts of this plant used and eaten.

Unfortunately shipping is not available at this time. We do NOT offer delivery, although we are happy to drop off at various locations along the blue mark on map provided in photos, if prior arrangements are made. Please enquire and arrange your pick-up method BEFORE purchasing. Collection from our front gate, approximately 10 minutes drive out of Gin Gin, 4671, is also available.

Growing Conditions:
Alpinia caerulea is more of an understory plant which prefers part shade conditions. We have some of the plants here on the property growing in part shade all day & others that receive the afternoon westerly sun only. Can be also kept indoors with some direct morning/afternoon or indirect sun. Prefers well drained but moist fertile soils.

Medicinal/Edible Uses:
DISCLAIMER: We are not Herbalists, Doctors or claim to be professionals. Please do all your own independent research before using any parts of any plant.

RHIZOME:
The rhizome has a ginger-scent and may be used just like other ginger roots, in teas, savoury/spicy dishes, jams and desserts.

BERRIES:
The berries on this ginger are said to have a pleasant lemony ginger flavour and were often eaten by Aboriginal nomads. Although it’s noted that the seeds should not be eaten and only the juicy outer berry part.

LEAVES:
This native gingers large leaves were traditionally used by Aboriginals where the leaves were cut and used in shelters, and to wrap food while cooking.

SPIRITUAL USES:
The magical properties and uses of ginger include protection and healing as well as spell and many other magical rituals.
The root of Ginger also known as the rhizome has many uses that offers powerful protection against all kinds of negative energy.
Placing a whole dried ginger root under the pillow or under your bed, is used for people that suffer from nightmares.
Growing a ginger plant in your yard or inside the house to attract prosperity, money and success.
Drink a tea or ginger infused drink to help balance and activate your root chakra.
Chewing a small piece of ginger while meditating or manifestation to speed up the process and raise spiritual energy.
Burning dried ginger root to charge amulets and jewellery.
Bathing or adding ginger to water that you soak in will channel masculine energy.

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