Common Name
English :Mango-ginger
Hindi :Am-haldi
Manipuri :Yai-heinou nambi
Scientific Name
Group :Angiosperm (Monocotyledon)
Family :Zingiberaceae
Genus :Curcuma
Species :amada Roxb.
Habit :Rhizomatous herb
Parts Used :Rhizome
Mode of Preparation :Fresh rhizome is crushed for fresh consumption.
Mode of use :Fresh
Ingredients :Rhizome contains an essential oils (1,8-eineole, myrcene), Curcumene, Pinene, Camphor, b- and a-Curcumene, etc.
Ailment Treated:Fresh rhizome is useful for intestinal worm infection. Rhizomes are carminative, stomachic and are used on contusions and sprains.
Source:Generally found growing in the wild habitat of low altitude hills. Extensive cultivation in the valley area can be possible. Not so common.
