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CURCUMA
ZEDOARIA OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Curcuma
zedoaria |
Common
Name |
Zedoary
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Vernacular
Name: |
Kachur |
Plant
Family: |
Zingiberaceae
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
Found
in sub-tropical regions of eastern Nepal. |
Principal
Constituents: |
germacrone-4,5-epoxide,
germacrone, furanodienone, curzerenone, zederone, dehydrocurdione,
curcumenol, isocurcumenol, curcumenone, curmanolide
A and curmanolide B., among others. |
Description:
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Golden
yellow viscous liquid having a warm-spicy, woody &
camphoraceous cineolic odor. |
Method
of Extraction: |
From
the rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc. by steam
distillation. |
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Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Sedative, Stomachic |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the digestive systems and used as a gastrointestinal
stimulant in flatulent colic. It also prevents stress
ulceration. |
Industrial
Uses: |
In
the flavour and fragrance industry. |
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Data: |
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Available |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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