Zedoary Essential Oil
The Zedoary is native to India and Indonesia, it is also found in southern Nepal. Zedoary also known as Kachur in Nepali grows in tropical and subtropical wet forest of Nepal. Traditionally, Kachur is used for treating flatulent colic and indigestion, though not as popular as ginger for the same purpose and the bitter tincture of zedoary root is used to prevent disease recurrence (as with malaria) and to treat ulcers. Through its bitter properties, zedoary increases the flow of gastric juices relieving dyspepsia and gastrointestinal upsets associated with digestive organ congestion. Kachur is used for treating stomach ailments and general weakness. The root of this plant is considered to be stimulants, aphrodisiacs, and, amazingly, a cure for amnesia. It is a warm, stimulating aromatic, useful in flatulent colic and debility of the digestive organs. It is nutritive, appetizer, digestive and carminative agent. It is known to help in anorexia, cardiac disorders and dyspepsia. It is used as a condiment, as a flavoring for liqueurs and bitters, in perfumery, and medicinally as a carminative and stimulant.
| Botanical Name: | Curcuma Zedoaria Roscoe |
| Family: | Zingiberaceae |
| Synonyms: | Kachur |
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| Parts Used: | Rhizomes |
| Extraction Method: | Steam distilled |
| Appearance: | Golden yellow viscous liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Warm-spicy, woody & camphoraceous cineolic |
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| Historical Uses: | The root of this plant is considered to be stimulants, aphrodisiacs, and, amazingly, a cure for amnesia. It is a warm, stimulating aromatic, useful in flatulent colic and debility of the digestive organs. It is nutritive, appetizer, digestive and carminative agent. It is known to help in anorexia, cardiac disorders and dyspepsia. |
| Modern Uses: | Perfumery |
| Cautions: | None known |
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