Amba Haldi Turmeric

Amba Haldi originated in the Indo-Malayan region but is now widely distributed in the tropics of Asia to Africa and Australia.

One of the oldest spices of India, Mango Ginger Turmeric finds mention in ancient Ayurvedic texts from pre-Vedic eras.

Amba Haldi is a unique spice having morphological resemblance with ginger but imparts a raw unripe mango flavour. It is used medicinally as a coolant and to promote digestion.

A rhizome paste of Amba Haldi has traditionally been used for healing of wounds, cuts and itching. The external use of the rhizome paste for sprains and skin disease is also an old practice.

Mango Ginger shows metal chelating antioxidant activity.

Studies have shown that Mango Ginger has antibacterial activity against a wide range of bacteria. Mango Turmeric is used in various herbal preparations including antiallergy formulations.

An array of phytochemicals was recognized in Mango Ginger that exhibit antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant and antitubercular properties.

Diuretic Properties
Useful in Treatment of Cough
Emollient Properties
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-Inflammatory
Antidepressant

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KADHA
DISSOLVED IN WATER FIRST THING IN MORNING - 1/4 TSP

English: AMBA HALD TURMERIC
Hindi: अम्बाहल्दी
Marathi: आंबेहळदी
Gujarati: આંબા હળદર
Tamil: மா மஞ்சள்
Telugu: మామిడి పసుపు
Malayalam: മാങ്ങ മഞ്ഞൾ
Kannada: ಮಾವಿನ ಅರಿಶಿನ
Punjabi: ਅੰਬ ਹਲਦੀ
Bengali: আম হলুদ

Originated in the Indo-Malayan region and now widely distributed in the tropics of Asia to Africa and Australia.

One of the oldest spices of India, Mango Ginger Turmeric finds mention in ancient Ayurvedic texts
from pre-Vedic eras. A Sanskrit shloka from ancient texts mention the benefits of Mango Ginger Turmeric as follows:

Raw mango flavoured ginger has a cooling effect on the body. It aggravates Vata.
It also pacifies deranged Pitta, cures all types of itching and skin diseases.