White turmeric (Curcuma zeodaria) is a plant native to South Asia that is used for both medicinal and culinary purposes. It contains curcuminoids and terpenoids that provide anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer benefits. Traditionally, white turmeric has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory disorders, inflammation, cancer, and diabetes. Further research is still needed to fully understand its mechanisms of action and safety profile when used as a treatment.

1. RHIZOME
WHITE TURMERIC
(Curcuma zeodaria)
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2. Comparative morphological and anatomical profile of four species of
Curcuma

3. SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom : Plantae
Sub-Kingdom : Tracheobionta
Superdivision : Spermatophyta
Division : Magnoliophyta
Class : Liliopsida
Sub-Class : Zingiberidae
Order : Zingiberales
Family : Zingiberaceae
Genus : Curcuma
Species : Curcuma zeodaria

4. • It may seems like ginger, it’s similar to ginger from outside and
turmeric inside
• It has less intense aroma that is similar to turmeric or mango
(distinctive flavor and aroma)
• It is native to Indian subcontinent and some parts of South East
Asia
• It’s used as medicine and for culinary purpose

5. CURCUMINOIDS TERPENOIDS
Zederone, Curzerenone,
Curzeone, Furanodiene,
Furanodienone, Germacrone,
Curcumenol, and
Zedoaronediol
ESSENTIAL OIL
(Zeodary Oil)
Zederone &
Curzerenone

6. Zeodary helpful in stomach disorders
Zedoary as anti inflammatory
Zedoary as antioxidant
White turmeric for respiratory disorders
Zedoary for cancer cure
Zedoary benefits for women
Zedoary and treatment of diabetes
Zedoary for Urinary tract disorders
Skin benefits of Zedoary
Other traditional uses of Zedoary

7. • Stimulates secretion of enzymes in digestive system
and improves digestion. Decoction made by boiling
this root in water is drunk before eating to improve
digestive system
• It works as carminative by aiding digestion and
reducing flatulence.
• It is useful in treating loss of appetite and indigestion

8. • Zedoary offers anti inflammatory effect and reduces
swelling and pain.
• It is used traditionally to relive strains and spasms
• Hot past of white turmeric powder is applied to area
of strain and inflammation and covered. It is left
overnight to relive swelling and pain.

9. • Antioxidant potential (contains phytonutrients) in
nature.
• It helps remove free radicals in body which are
harmful.
• It protects various organs of body including heart,
skin, liver, kidney and brain from damage due to
oxidative stress.

10. • It is effective in treating respirating
disorders like cold, cough, asthma
and others
• Combined with anti-inflammatory
and antimicrobial properties it
reduces inflammation
inrespiratory tract and protects
from infections

11. • Zedoary contains curcuminoids which are believed
to have anticancer properties
• Studies suggest that zedoary extract or zedoary
essential oil can prevent growth of cancer cells

12. • Good in regulating menstrual cycle in women
• It is useful in reliving from abdominal cramps
(common in pre-menstruation period)
• It tones up the reproductive system in women

13. • Anti-hyperglicemic properties
• Research has found that zedoary
contains chemicals like curcumin
which are anti-diabetic benefits.
• Zedoary decoction has been used
in treatment of urinary tract
disorders.
• It offers phytochemcials which are
antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
in nature

14. • As an antioxidant it helps protect
skin from oxidative stress of
pollutant and other substances.
• It works as antiseptic over skin
wounds.
• It is used to moisturize skin
• It is also useful in reducing skin
inflammation and treatment of
skin diseases

15. • Treating fever and regulating body temperature.
• Zeodary oil applied to body can keep mosquitoes
away.
• Tuber juice is used in treating intestinal worms in
children.

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17. • Cause stomach upset
• Can lead to stimulation of the uterus, so
that pregnant women and nursing mothers
as much as possible to reduce the
consumption of turmeric.
• A number of substances or compounds in
turmeric mostly difficult to be absorbed by
the body, so that the benefits of turmeric
can not be maximized by the body.
• For those of you who are running the
chemotherapy, should not consume
turmeric because it can reduce the effects
of chemotherapy

18. The beneficial effects of white turmeric are
traditionally achieved through dietary consumption,
even at low levels, over long periods of time. A
precise understanding of effective dose, safety, and
mechanism of action is required for the rational use of
turmeric in the treatment of human diseases.

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