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zedoary
Scientific Name: Curcuma zedoaria
Family: Zingiberaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)
Zedoary, also known as white turmeric, is an ancient spice with a fascinating history. This perennial herb is closely related to regular turmeric and ginger and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.
Considerations for Pets
- Zedoary root is a rhizome with a thin brown skin and a bright orange, hard interior.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Curcuma zedoaria
- Common Names: Zedoary, White Turmeric, Kentjur, E Zhu
- Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
- Kingdom: Not specified in text.
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Red Ginger, White Ginger, Curcuma aromatica
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to India and Indonesia.
- Also found in the flat southern terrai forests of Nepal.
- Grows in tropical and subtropical areas.
Morphological Characteristics
- Zedoary is a perennial herb plant.
- The root is a rhizome with a thin brown skin and a bright orange, hard interior.
- Its smell is similar to that of turmeric and mango.
Traditional Uses
- In Chinese medicine, it is considered bitter, spicy, and warm, and associated with the LIV (Liver) and SP (Spleen).
- Used in "Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation".
- Traditionally used as a stomach agent and to promote bile secretion.
Quirky Facts
- Zedoary sounds like a word made up for Scrabble.
- In past times, it was paired with Zerumbet.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned in conjunction with a painting of "Zedoary, a climbing Plant and Mantises, Java".
Further Information
- WebMD: Patient medical information for Zedoary.