Description

Scientific name: Curcuma zedoaria
The common name for Curcuma zedoaria is zedoary. It’s also known as white turmeric
As per Siddha Medicine , white Turmeric is used for External application only.

Zedoary: This is the most common and widely accepted alternative name for white turmeric.
Hindi: “Amb halad” (mango turmeric), “Gandhmul,” and “Kachur” are common names in Hindi.
Kannada: “Kachora” is the name used in Kannada.
Malayalam: “Kachuram” is the name used in Malayalam.
Tamil: Kichili Kilangu, “Vellai Manjal” (white turmeric).
Telugu: “Telupu Manjal” (white turmeric).
Sanskrit: “Chitraka” is the name used in Sanskrit.