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Mango ginger (Curcuma amada Roxb.) is a unique spice having morphological resemblance with ginger but imparts a raw mango flavour. The main use of mango ginger rhizome is in the manufacture of pickles and culinary preparations. Ayurveda and Unani medicinal systems have given much importance to mango ginger as an appetizer, alexteric, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, emollient, expectorant and laxative and to cure biliousness, itching, skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, hiccough and inflammation due to injuries. |
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Country of Origin |
India |
General Features |
Fruiting plant .
Develops a caudex . Medicinal Plant . |
Botanical Family |
Zingiberaceae |
Synonyms |
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Habitat |
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Substrate |
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Temperature during winter |
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Lighting |
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Watering during automn-winter |
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Watering during hot season |
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Fertilizer during growth |
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Pruning |
Repotting |