White turmeric, Mango ginger

White turmeric, Mango ginger

Curcuma zedoaria

Pain Relief

Not provided Height: Not provided Leaves: Not provided Flowers: Not provided Fruits: Not provided

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Carminative or as agent for expelling gasses, flatulence, and griping pains (panuhot). Preparation: Rhizome soaked with oil (luy-a lanahan). Part used: Rhizome (luy-a)

Preparation

Rhizome soaked with oil (luy-a lanahan)

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), NEGROS ORIENTAL, CITY OF BAIS, Not provided

Research

Negros Oriental State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices in Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health( Ata Tribe in Bais City and Mabinay, Negros Oriental)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Curcuma zedoaria
Local Name
White turmeric, Mango ginger
Family
Zingeberaceae
Category
Pain Relief
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026