RHIZOMEWHITE TURMERIC

(Curcuma zeodaria)

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Comparative morphological and anatomical profile of four species of Curcuma

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom : PlantaeSub-Kingdom : TracheobiontaSuperdivision:

SpermatophytaDivision : MagnoliophytaClass : LiliopsidaSub-Class: ZingiberidaeOrder: ZingiberalesFamily : ZingiberaceaeGenus : CurcumaSpecies : Curcuma zeodaria

PREFACE

• It may seems like ginger, it’s similar to ginger from outside and turmeric inside

• It has less intense aroma that is similar to turmeric or mango (distinctive flavor and aroma)

• It is native to Indian subcontinent and some parts of South East Asia

• It’s used as medicine and for culinary purpose

CONSTITUENTS

CURCUMINOIDS TERPENOIDS

Zederone, Curzerenone, Curzeone, Furanodiene,

Furanodienone, Germacrone, Curcumenol,

and Zedoaronediol

ESSENTIAL OIL (Zeodary Oil)

Zederone & Curzerenone

HEALTH BENEFITS OF

ZEODARYZeodary helpful in stomach disorders Zedoary as anti inflammatory Zedoary as antioxidant White turmeric for respiratory disordersZedoary for cancer cure Zedoary benefits for women Zedoary and treatment of diabetes Zedoary for Urinary tract disorders Skin benefits of Zedoary Other traditional uses of Zedoary

ZEODARY HELPFUL IN STOMACH DISORDERS

• Stimulates secretion of enzymes in digestive system and improves digestion. Decoction made by boiling this root in water is drunk before eating to improve digestive system

• It works as carminative by aiding digestion and reducing flatulence.

• It is useful in treating loss of appetite and indigestion

ZEDOARY AS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

• Zedoary offers anti inflammatory effect and reduces swelling and pain.

• It is used traditionally to relive strains and spasms

• Hot past of white turmeric powder is applied to area of strain and inflammation and covered. It is left overnight to relive swelling and pain.

ZEODARY AS ANTIOXIDANT

• Antioxidant potential (contains phytonutrients) in nature.

• It helps remove free radicals in body which are harmful.

• It protects various organs of body including heart, skin, liver, kidney and brain from damage due to oxidative stress.

WHITE TURMERIC FOR RESPIRATORY DISORDERS• It is effective in treating

respirating disorders like cold, cough, asthma and others

• Combined with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties it reduces inflammation inrespiratory tract and protects from infections

ZEDOARY FOR CANCER CURE

• Zedoary contains curcuminoids which are believed to have anticancer properties

• Studies suggest that zedoary extract or zedoary essential oil can prevent growth of cancer cells

ZEDOARY BENEFITS FOR WOMEN

• Good in regulating menstrual cycle in women

• It is useful in reliving from abdominal cramps (common in pre-menstruation period)

• It tones up the reproductive system in women

ZEDOARY AND TREATMENT OF DIABETES &URINARY TRACT

DISORDERS • Anti-hyperglicemic properties• Research has found that

zedoary contains chemicals like curcumin which are anti-diabetic benefits.

• Zedoary decoction has been used in treatment of urinary tract disorders.

• It offers phytochemcials which are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory in nature

SKIN BENEFITS OF ZEDOARY

• As an antioxidant it helps protect skin from oxidative stress of pollutant and other substances.

• It works as antiseptic over skin wounds.

• It is used to moisturize skin • It is also useful in reducing

skin inflammation and treatment of skin diseases

OTHER TRADITIONAL USES OF ZEDOARY

• Treating fever and regulating body temperature.

• Zeodary oil applied to body can keep mosquitoes away.

• Tuber juice is used in treating intestinal worms in children.

USES OF ZEODARY IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE

IN COOKING POWDER FORM PASTE FORM JUICE/SMOOTHIE

TEA COMBINATION

MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

PICKLESSALADS

INSTANTDRINK

SIDE EFFECTS OF WHITE TURMERIC

• Cause stomach upset• Can lead to stimulation of the

uterus, so that pregnant women and nursing mothers as much as possible to reduce the consumption of turmeric.

• A number of substances or compounds in turmeric mostly difficult to be absorbed by the body, so that the benefits of turmeric can not be maximized by the body.

• For those of you who are running the chemotherapy, should not consume turmeric because it can reduce the effects of chemotherapy

CONCLUSIONThe beneficial effects of white turmeric are

traditionally achieved through dietary consumption, even at low levels, over long periods of time. A

precise understanding of effective dose, safety, and mechanism of action is required for the rational use

of turmeric in the treatment of human diseases.

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Govindarajan V. S. Turmeric-chemistry, technology, and quality. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 1980;12:199–301.

Giang, P. M., Hong, V. N., & Son, P. T. (1998). Sesquiterpenoids from the rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria (Berg.) Roscoe of Vietnam. Journal of

Chemistry, 36, 70–73 (in Vietnamese).M. A. Kuhn and D. Wintston, Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific

and Traditional Approach, Lippincott, New York, NY, USA, 2001. 

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