Sand ginger is cultivated in Taiwan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces in China. It is also found in South Asia and Southeast Asia, and is often cultivated for medicinal or seasoning purposes. The rhizome is an aromatic stomachic agent that has the functions of dispelling cold, removing dampness, warming the spleen and stomach, and warding off bad air; it can also be used as a seasoning spice. The aromatic oil extracted from the rhizome can be used as a perfume raw material with strong fragrance fixing power.