- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (South and Southeast Asia)
- Sanskrit
- Shati
Asia · Herb · № 478
Curcuma zedoaria
Herb · Asia
Zedoary
Curcuma zedoaria
Traditionally attributed effects: stimulating, carminative, expectorant, soothing, diuretic, skin-irritant, purifies the blood.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Tea 14–28 ml; powder 1–2 g; decoction with long pepper, cinnamon and honey; chew; paste with alum externally.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Shati. Zedoary (temu putih) is a jamu ingredient in Indonesia and in Chinese medicine (e zhu) a remedy for moving the blood. In medieval Europe it was a prized spice that came via Arab traders.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Stimulating, carminative, expectorant, soothing, diuretic, skin-irritant, purifies the blood; for oedema, lymphangitis, flatulence, indigestion, fever, colds, cough, bronchitis, leucorrhoea, sprains and bruises.
Preparation and amount
Tea 14–28 ml; powder 1–2 g; decoction with long pepper, cinnamon and honey; chew; paste with alum externally.