Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Curcuma zedoaria
English Name: Zedoary, White Turmeric
Tamil Name: Kichili Kilangu, Poolankilangu / இச்சிலி கிழங்கு, பூலாங்கிழங்கு
Hindi Name: Amb halad, Gandhmul, Kachur / अंब हलाद, गंधमूल, कचुरी
Kannada Name: Kachora / ಕಚೋರಾ
Malayalam Name: Kachuram / കച്ചുരം
Marathi Name: Kachura / कचुरा
Telugu Name: Kachoram / కచోరం
Urdu Name: Kachoor, Jadwar / کچور، جدوار
Description:
Curcuma zedoaria is the botanical name of white turmeric or zedoary that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. White turmeric is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 meters tall. White turmeric is a perennial herb native to India and Indonesia. White turmeric is one of the ancient spices related to turmeric and ginger. White turmeric helps to prepare Unani, folk, traditional Tibetan, and traditional Chinese medicines.
White turmeric contains anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anti-cancer, larvicidal, and skin healing properties.
Nutrition Facts:
- Energy: 354 Kcal
- Carbohydrates: 64.9 g
- Protein: 7.83 g
- Total Fat: 9.88 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 21 g
- Vitamin A: 0 IU
- Vitamin C: 25.9 mg
- Vitamin E: 3.10 mg
- Vitamin K: 13.4 µg
Health Benefits:
- White turmeric powder helps to treat digestive problems such as flatulence, irregular bowel movement, and indigestion.
- White turmeric powder helps to treat colds, cough, and asthma.
- White turmeric powder contains anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat inflammation in wounds.
- White turmeric powder helps to treat stress and anxiety.
- White turmeric powder is a powerful medicine for treating oral problems.
- White turmeric powder helps to treat stomach ulcers.
- White turmeric powder helps to lower blood sugar levels.
- White turmeric powder helps to relieve pain during menstruation for women.
- White turmeric powder helps to treat loss of appetite.
- White turmeric powder is an effective medicine for preventing breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and gastric cancer.
- White turmeric powder helps to treat skin-related diseases.
Dosage of Dried Curcuma Zedoaria Root:
For Internal Use:
Take 5 grams of dried Curcuma zedoaria root powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to maintain a healthy body condition.
For External Use:
Take a required amount of dried curcuma zedoaria root powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the face. Wash it off after 15 minutes. It helps to treat skin diseases.
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