zedoary

zed·o·ar·y (zd-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.

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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.