Botanical Name : Curcuma amada Roxb
Family : Zingiberaceae.
Introduction :
Its properties similar to Haridra, it used as adulterant
Names in different Indian languages :
English : Mango-ginger,Wild Turmeric.
Hindi : Ama-haldi
Kannada : Ambarasini
Malayalam : Mannayinci
Sanskrit : Aamradaka,Karpuraa Haridra
Tamil : Mangaiinji
Telugu : Mamidi allamu
Synonyms :
Aamra Haridraa, Aamragandhi Haridraa, Surabhidaaru, Karpuraa Haridraa
Morphology :
Aromatic herb with rhizome , 40 -80 cm height
Leaves – long petiole , oblong- lanceolate
Flower – yellowish, spike
Distribution & Habitat :
All over India
Chemical constituents :
Curcumin,
Properties :
RASA-Tikta, madhura
GUNA-ruksha
VIRYA-ushna
VIPAKA- katu
Karma –
Vryshya, vishaghna, kasaghna, sophahara,Carminative, stomachic, appetizer, expectorant, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory.
Srotogamitva :
Dosha : pitta hara
Dhatu : raktha
Mala : mutrala
Organ : skin
Indication : rheumatism and inflammation of liver; rheumatism; in contusions and sprains
Part used: Rhizome
Dosage :
Rhizome—2–3 g powder;
Therapeutic Uses :
Rhizome useful in insect bite.
