Zedoary Essential Oil

Benefits

Zedoary essential oil benefits are numerous. It is very healthy as it helps in purifying and cleansing the blood. Its  can also be used in healing different kinds of wounds and cuts on the body. It can  be used as an antioxidant and is commonly used to help in sexual problems experienced by both sexes. It also helps in keeping the body temperature warm during fever.

Instructions for Use

Zedoary oil can be applied externally, diffused or added to food or beverage.

History and Additional Information

Zedoary is an old and ancient spice which is a relative of turmeric. Zedoary was introduced to the West by the Arabs where it became very popular especially during the Middle Ages. But, it is now very rare in the West and has been replaced by ginger for most practical uses. It is mainly used in festive rituals and different Indian perfumes.

Due to its mango like smell, Indeo-langues coined the spice “amb halad”, where “amb” means mango. Zedoary roots can be found both powdered and solid in markets. It has a ginger like taste is best preserved in an airtight jar or container.

Details

• Latin/Botanical Name: Curcuma Zedoaria
• Other Names: White Turmeric, Amb Halad, Kachoor,Plaua, Katuri,Temu,Kunir Putih and Khamin Khao
• Family: Zingiberaceae
• Part of Plant Used: Roots
• Place of Origin: India and Indonesia

Characteristics

• Odor/Fragrance: Mango and turmeric
• Color: Light brown skin color and yellow from the inside
• Aroma Strength: Strong
• Consistency: Low
• Note: top

Blending Suggestions: May be used as a steeped infusion with honey or lemon.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Should not be used during pregnancy or while breast feeding.