zed·o·ar·y (z d  -r  )n. 1. An Indian plant that has yellow flowers, purple bracts, and starchy tuberous rhizomes. 2. The dried rhizomes of this plant that are used as a condiment as well as in perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics. |
zedoary (zedˑ ·ō·erˈ·ē),
n, Latin name:
Curcuma zedoaria; part used: rhizome; uses: condiment, digestion; relieves colic and flatulence; precautions: none known. Also called
wild turmeric, amb halad, and
gandhmul.
Curcuma zedoaria; part used: rhizome; uses: condiment, digestion; relieves colic and flatulence; precautions: none known. Also called
wild turmeric, amb halad, and
gandhmul.
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