Tonic Root

Tonic Root

Edible Plant

Tonic Root is a close relative of the zingiberaceae family commonly known as ginger. Its heavily burled shoots are typically light brown in colour, and enveloped in a thin layer of protective, edible bark.

In addition to its use as an aromatic culinary ingredient, it has traditionally been employed as a tonic for a variety of minor digestive ailments.

Its stringy fibers can become irretrievably embedded between one's teeth during mastication.