Zedoary Powder / Kichili Kizhangu Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Zingiberaceae

Genus: Curcuma L

Species: Roscoe

Scientific Name: Curcuma Zedoaria

Zedoary is also known as white turmeric. The underground stem of this plant is used as a medicine. It is a perennial herb that belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and Curcuma genus. The native of this plant is India and Indonesia, but it is widely cultivated in the US and Europe. In Indonesia, white turmeric powder is used in curry dishes. Fresh sliced white turmeric is used as an ingredient in salads in Thailand.

In Indian cuisine, fresh white turmeric is used as an ingredient in popular dishes. The flavor and light flesh of this turmeric are similar to ginger, but it’s a little bitter after taste. It has a wide range of chemical constituents like starch, essential oil, curcumin, saponins, sugar, flavonoids. It helps to treat some health issues.

Health Benefits

• White turmeric is used to treat digestive problems. The essential oil of this herb is more beneficial to treat indigestion, colic, loss of appetite, spasms, flatulence, and an infestation of worms.
• White turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat wounds, inflammation, and skin ailments.
• The zedoary powder will reduce the acidity level in the stomach fluid.
• White Turmeric is believed to play an important role in preventing cancer and spreading cancer cells.
• Consuming white turmeric helps to lower the blood sugar level.