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ZEDOARY OIL

Botanical Name

Curcuma zedoaria Rosc.

Synonym

Rhododendron hypenanthum Balf. f.

Family

Kachur

Local Name

Zingiberaceae

English Name

Zedoary

Plant Description

Zedoary is an erect herb, often reaching height of 50cm withovoid rootstock. Leaves are oblong, acuminate, 30-60cm long, narrowed to the base, petiole longer than the leaf blade. Flowers are pale yellow. It is cultivated throughout Nepal within the altitude of 1000m

Extraction

Zedoary oil is obtained by steam distillation of rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria

Uses

The oil can be used as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, digestive, sedative and stomachic. Zedoary oil is used as gastro-intestinal stimulant in flatulent colic and it prevents the stress ulceration. The oil is used as condiment, as flavouring for liqueurs and perfumery.

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