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Specimen profile
White Turmeric
Curcuma zedoaria · Zingiberaceae
Skt · Karchura — “That which cleanses and purifies”Hindi · KachurMal · KacholamTam · Kichili Kizhanghu
An aromatic rhizomatous herb known for its camphor-like fragrance and digestive properties.
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It is a perennial herb with large leaves featuring a distinct purple-red patch along the midrib. The rhizome is pale yellow inside and possesses a warm, spicy, and bitter taste used extensively in traditional cosmetics and medicine.
Identification markers
Large leaves with a central reddish-purple vein; pale yellow rhizome with a strong camphoraceous odor; inflorescence appearing before or with leaves.
Rasa
Tikta, Katu
Guna
Laghu, Tikshna
Virya
Ushna
Vipaka
Katu
Prabhava
Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
Dosha effect
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