white turmeric
The scientific name is Curcuma mangga Valeton & Zijp.
Family ZINGIBERACEAE
It is a type of herbaceous plant with underground bulbs or rhizomes similar to general ginger. The stems and leaves are similar to turmeric. But will be shorter. The leaves have white spots generally.
Tubers or rhizomes, round in shape, fully grown to about the size of an adult's thumb. Spread together as a stem or in many clusters. The head bark is brown. There are segments divided into sections. When the skin covering the head is peeled off, the flesh inside is white. Has a unique fragrance When chewing and eating fresh You will smell the aroma from the crispy, very delicious flavor.
Propagated by natural tubers or rhizomes of "White Turmeric". It grows well during the rainy season. It deteriorates or dies during the dry season, but will bury its bulbs or rhizomes underground. Wait until the raindrops fall during next year's rainy season. So it will sprout again in a cycle. along with the number of spreading heads or rhizomes increasing When the dry season arrives during the month of May every year. Then the mature tubers can be collected or dug up to be eaten - eaten or sold.
Medicinal benefits: The tubers or rhizomes are eaten as medicine to treat intestinal ulcers. Helps with appetite, expels phlegm, and treats skin diseases. It is a tonic, diuretic, relieves bloating, flatulence, causes farts, and is very good at treating yellow fever. Its other name is "purple turmeric".
Currently, “white turmeric” is the type that has not yet been peeled. The bark can be planted and propagated. It is sold only at the flower and ornamental plant market, Chatuchak Park, every Wednesday-Thursday. Project area: 3 panels: "Jae Tim" and "Sirichok Wan Rang" panels. Prices are available to inquire. Grows well in sandy loam soil. Absolutely do not like flooding. When the plant is fully grown, there will be many more tubers or rhizomes. It can be eaten and used medicinally as mentioned above.