Medicinal uses and benefits of Amba Haldi Powder

What is Amba Haldi?

Ambahaldi (Curcuma Amada) is also known by the name kachhi haldi (raw turmeric) or mango ginger or white turmeric. It is also often referred to as Zedoaria white turmeric and is actually the root of the Curcuma zedoaria plant. Yellow turmeric or Haldi is widely found in the Indian subcontinent and is the root of the plant Curcuma Longa. It is brownish yellow on the outside and orange on the inside due to high Curcumin content. It is used as an essential spice in daily Indian food. Amba Haldi is brighter than yellow turmeric and tastes more bitter as well. One of the main differences between the two is that Amba Haldi stains less as compared to yellow Haldi. While haldi is hot in nature and aggravates vata and kapha, Amba Haldi is cooling and pacifies pitta and kapha and aggravates vata. Though white turmeric nowadays is rarely used as a spice and often replaced by ginger, it is still used in Asian cuisine. Its culinary uses include preparations such as preserves, candy, pickle, and sauce.

Turmeric is an essential spice that is used in everyday cooking in Indian households. Amba Haldi finds its mentions in Ayurveda wherein it is said to have several therapeutic properties and uses. It is known as a magic remedy in Ayurveda for its surprising benefits. It is derived from a root plant. This root is best used in its raw form, called kacchi haldi. Amba Haldi has many uses because of its anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Just like ginger, kacchi haldi or raw turmeric is a root spice processed and powdered into the form that is widely available in markets as turmeric powder. Amba Haldi can be used internally as well as externally. It has amazing properties that help achieve glowing, healthy skin and hair.

How to use Amba Haldi Powder?

Internal Usage:

• Mix 1–2 teaspoons with milk and boil, let it cool down, and drink or take one teaspoon of Amba Haldi in a glass of water two times a day after meals.

External Usage:

• For Face – Amba Haldi can be mixed with various other products used on the face and made into a smooth paste. For example: Mix 2 teaspoons with Multani Mitti (Clay) and Rosewater or Milk, mix into a smooth paste, apply to the face, and leave for approx. 15–20 minutes. Rinse off thoroughly with warm water. It can also be mixed with water to make a paste.

• For Hair – Amba Haldi paste can be mixed with water and/or other oils and applied on the scalp, which can be washed off later with water or shampoo.

What are the benefits of Amba Haldi Powder?

• It has antimicrobial properties. Research has found that the antimicrobial action of C. zedoaria or Amba Haldi is as powerful as that of commercial mouth rinses in inhibiting the growth of oral pathogens.

• Amba Haldi can be used for curing acne, dark circles, dark spots, pigmentation, and other skin care concerns. Ayurveda considers the rhizome to be great medicine for all kinds of skin-related diseases. Curcuma Amada shows strong antifungal and anti-inflammatory activity, which proves to be a great remedy for skin diseases. Its high antioxidant and pitta-pacifying properties fight aging and pitta-related problems like dark spots, blemishes, and wrinkles.

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• It serves as a digestive aid. White turmeric can be used to resolve digestive problems, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. It may help relieve flatulence, irregular bowel movement, indigestion, etc. The herb is beneficial in treating colic, indigestion, spasms, loss of appetite, infestation of worms, flatulence, irregular bowel movement, and tastelessness. It also helps prevent stress-related ulceration.

• It is anti-toxic. White turmeric extract can also act as an antidote or snake bite remedy because it can inhibit snake venom activity.

• It is an excellent remedy for skin rashes when applied externally and effectively treats sunburn. It can also be used externally with milk to attain clear skin, free of blemishes.

• It can be used to treat obesity and relieve painful headaches.

• It is an Ayurvedic spice used for treating joint pain, skin itching, indigestion, cough, and wounds.

• Amba Haldi powder strengthens hair follicles and stimulates healthy hair growth. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it soothes scalp irritation, reduces itching, dryness, and provides nourishment while reducing flakiness.

• It is considered a great herb for healing wounds—both internal and external. The swelling and pain associated with sprains, minor contusions, and injuries can be treated through external application. It acts as a good pain reliever, and its high curcumin content reduces inflammation, helping with localized joint pain as well.

• Curcuma Zedoaria exerts anti-allergic activity and is therapeutic in skin-related allergic reactions.