Gettou (Shell Ginger)
— The power of pristine leaves, thriving in Southern Japan since ancient times
Gettou (shell ginger) is a plant in the ginger family that has been valued in Southern Japan, particularly in Okinawa and Amami, since ancient times.
Spreading its leaves wide under the strong sun and swaying in the wind, its appearance evokes a quiet yet powerful vitality.
Its leaves have a unique refreshing scent and a subtle sweetness,
and have long been used in people's daily lives in ways that embrace their lifestyle, such as:
• Wrapping leaves to improve air circulation
• Wisdom for warding off insects and moisture
• Relaxing uses as tea or in steam baths
and more.
In traditional herbal medicine culture,
Gettou has been cherished as a "plant that harmonizes mind and body,"
and has a history of incorporating its leaves and fruits into daily life.
Recent plant research has also revealed that gettou leaves contain various polyphenols,
and the "purity" that people of the past intuitively felt is gradually being scientifically elucidated.
The gettou used in TEKOTE's balms, lotions, and oils
is domestically grown, organic gettou from the soil of Kagoshima.
From cultivation to extraction and manufacturing, all steps are consistently carried out in that region
by a botanical factory,
carefully crafting the plant into extracts and oils, striving to preserve its power as much as possible.
The gettou, extracted over time,
carries a quiet, natural scent that isn't overpowering,
and pairs exceptionally well with the holy basil used in TEKOTE products.
When their scents combine, they create a light, pleasant space.
Gettou is not just a plant;
it is the "essence of life's wisdom" that has long supported the lives of the southern islands.
We hope to gently deliver its quiet power
to your skin and your daily life
through TEKOTE's care products.