Kasturi Haldi  (Wild Tumeric , Mango Ginger)

Amba Haldi (scientifically called as Cucuma Aromatic) is also known as ‘Kasturi Turmeric’ or Wild Turmeric. As the name suggests, it is a significant one among many turmeric varieties. It is a yellow-colored herb with a Subterranean shape, which is typically characterized by irregular branches and thick, dark yellow-colored flesh. Wild Tumeric is mostly found in South Asia and has long been used as a natural beauty product. However, the applications of Wild Tumeric is mostly limited to external purposes. It cannot be used in cooking as a spice like regular turmeric.

The yellow color of Wild Tumericis little ligter than that of the regular turmeric, which makes them easy to distinguish from each other. Besides, Wild Tumeric is very fragrant and it also does not stain the skin like its regular counterpart.

Benefits :

1. Used to relieve pain
2. Improves digestion
3. Strengthens the Immune system
4. Good for treating Cough and Cold
5. Good for Bronchitis treatments
6. Used in treatments in Asthma
7. Used in treatments of Gastric Ulcer
8. Used in Cosmetics and Skin products
9. Used in treating Itching of Skin

Uses Of Amba Haldi ( Wild Turmeric) :

1. One teaspoon of Amba Haldi powder to be mixed with four teaspoonful of Rose water to form smooth paste. Apply it on face. Rinse it off thoroughly with normal clean water after about 30 minutes…good herbal treatment for skin of face and its Glow.
2. Mix Amba Haldi powder about 25 grams with 100 grams of Till oil . heat it on low flame…..when lukewarm …it is good for massage to relieve pain.
3. Mix ten grams of Amba Haldi powder in 100 grams of Coconut oil …apply it on body …to get rid of Body odour.
4. Mix 25 grams of Amba Haldi powder in a bucket of lukewarm water while bathing ….good to remove Body odour.
5. Take 10 grams of Amba Haldi powder , 10 grams of Fenugreek seed powder , 10 grams of Brahmi powder , 20 grams of Shikakai powder , 10 grams of Amla powder.. mix all these with 100 grams of Coconut oil to form smooth paste…apply it on on Hair deeply…clean after 30 minutes with a good ayurvedic shampoo ….good for treatments of treating dandruff and removing Head Lice.
6. Take a pinch of Amba Haldi powder in a cup of lukewarm milk to relieve pain.

NOTE:

Actions of Wild Turmeric are opposite in nature.consult a doctor before consuming it .

Caution: Pregnant women, new mothers who are still breastfeeding, and diabetic or hypertensive people should consume this herb (or any herb, for that matter), under the guidance/supervision of a medical expert of doctor.

Please avoid it for use during Pregnancy and Breast feeding
Consulting your doctor is Advisable before using any of above Ayurvedic treatments or medicines

Scientific Name :Curcuma Aromatica
Other Name :Turmeric Root, Aromatic Turmeric,Mango Ginger,Kasturi Manjal,Kasturi Haldi
Urdu Name :آنبہ ہلدی, جنگلی ہلدی