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[[File:Curcuma aromatica.jpg|thumb|right|''Kasthuri arishina'', ''Curcuma aromatica'']]
'''Curcuma aromatica''' is a member of the Curcuma genus belonging to the family Zingiberaceae. Botanically close to Curcuma australasica, wild turmeric has been widely used as a cosmetic herbal in South Asia and nearby regions.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Blisters in mouthsArthritis}}, {{Uses|mouth soresHeartburn}}, {{Uses|bleeding pilesJoint pain}}, {{Uses|leucorrhoeaStomachache}}, {{Uses|Mild diabetesUlcerative colitis}}, {{Uses|CoughBypass surgery}}, {{Uses|physical weaknessDiarrhea}}, {{Uses|ulcerIntestinal gas}}, {{Uses|Urinary troubleLoss of appetite}}, {{Uses|snakebiteJaundice}}, {{Uses|infection in intestineLiver problems}}., {{Uses|Helicobacter pylori}}, {{Uses|Stomach ulcers}}, {{Uses|Irritable bowel syndrome}}, {{Uses|Gallbladder disorders}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Lichen planus}}, {{Uses|Fatigue}}, {{Uses|Headaches}}<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
==Chemical Composition==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=kasthuri Kasthuri arishina|ml=kasthoori Kasthoori manjal, dantmanjal|sa=Aranyaharidra|ta=kasturimanjalKasturimanjal|te=kasthuri Kasthuri pasupa|hi=jangli Jangli haldi|en=wild Wild turmeric, aromatic Aromatic turmeric}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma=== ===Prabhava===
==Habit==
{{Habit| A small wiry straggler(5m)Shrub}}
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|ParipinnateLarge|Oblong|Leaf Arrangementis Alternate-spiralUp to 1 m long, dark green on upper surface, pale green beneath. Each leafy shoot (pseudostem) bearing 8–12 leaves}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm 10–15 cm long|pinkYellow-white||Flowering throughout the year and In terminal Flowers are sterile and/or axillary pseudoracemesdo not produce viable seed}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|oblong pod|Thinly septate, pilose, wrinkled||seeds upto 5Small, ovoid, brown. Not viable|Fruiting throughout the year}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|TrophicalTropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Sub trophicalSubtropical area}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:Curcuma aromatica.jpg
File:Kasthuri manjal plant with flower.jpg|Leaves
File:Flowers (14).jpg|Flower
File:Kasthoorimanjal.JPG|Leaves
File:കസ്തൂരിമഞ്ഞൾ വേര്.jpg|Rhizome
</gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.mpbd.info/plants/curcuma-aromatica.php Chemical Constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Uses">[https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-662-turmeric.aspx?activeingredientid=662&activeingredientname=turmeric Turmeric uses]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:796451-1 Cultivation]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Curcuma+aromatica Curcuma aromatica on useful trophical plants]
* [http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Wild%20Turmeric.html Curcuma aromatica on flowers of india]
* [https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Wild-Turmeric-Cid1079 Curcuma aromatica uses, benefits, sideeffects]
* [http://healthyliving.natureloc.com/wild-turmeric-kasthuri-manjal-an-aromatic-medicinal-cosmetic/ Wild Turmeric – Kasthuri Manjal – An aromatic medicinal cosmetic]
* [http://naturalhomeremedies.co/Clonga.html Natural home remedy of Wild Turmeric]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Zingiberaceae]]
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