
Awapuhi, a Cousin of the Ginger Plant, Is Nature’s Shampoo
The tropical plant produces a fragrant, gel-like substance that has been used for centuries as a natural hair-and-body cleanser.
February 18, 2022
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Ginger is beloved by many for its peppery scent, clean taste, and wide-ranging health benefits. Lesser known is its cousin awapuhi (zingiber zerumbet), a tropical plant with reddish, pine cone–like forms that contain a fragrant gel that’s more likely to show up in a shower routine than a stir-fry recipe.
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