The plot in Mundam, Riau, is by no means large, only a quarter of a hectare in breadth. But on that small plot owned by one of the villagers, the Mundam Bersatu (Mundam United) women’s group are sowing their hopes. They have begun cultivating red ginger (Zingiber officinale var rubrum), a tuber known to have certain healing properties, including the ability to boost the body’s immune system, increase waning appetites, and to ward off