Black ginger like Black Turmeric has superior medicinal value...It is believed to be effective in skin ailments like psoriasis , effective sex stimulant, helpful in prostrate health, useful in managing gastric ulcer/acidity....This is grown in upper reaches of North East India, Myanmar, Thailand,Malaysia,Vietnam and Indonesia. Also cultivated in the Americas......Can be grown in India easily....Can somebody tell me availability of rhizomes.......Rangarajan 9840015710 Chennai