Zeodary
Scientific Name: Curcuma zedoaria Rosc
Family: Zingiberaceae
Vernacular Name: Kachur
Description:
A large leaved rhizomatous herb. Rhizomes camphor scented, leaves large oblong, acuminate, stalked, 30-60 mm long, narrowed at the base purple midrib. Flowers pink and pale yellow with green and red bracts.
Flowering and Fruiting: April- May
Part Used: Rhizomes
Uses: Rhizomes are stomachic, cooling , diuretic, aromatic, stimulant, carminative applied in bruishes and pains; decoction along with pepper, cinnamomum and honey is beneficial in colds.
Chemical constituents
Essential oil from Rhizome contains α-pinene, d-camphene, cineol, d-camphor and sesquiterpenoids.
Distribution in Nepal: Tropical & sub-tropical region, central
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