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White Turmeric

White Turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria) is an annual plant with characteristic round leaves and light green color. White turmeric rhizomes grow short, have lots of fiber, pale in color, and have a distinctive odor and bitter taste. Although not as popular as yellow turmeric, white turmeric has also been widely used as traditional medicine in China or Japan. The reason is, it has a content with great potential to be developed into a drug used in the modern medical world. This plant is native to India and Indonesia, but has also been cultivated in Europe, the United States, and other parts of Asia.

White Turmeric Nutrient Content

Temu Putih is an herbal plant that is famous for containing chemical compounds called curcuminoids and flavonoids. However, this white turmeric rhizome also contains essential oils, astringents, sulfur, and a small amount of fat. Other ingredients that have potential for human health are alkaloids, phenols, saponins, glycosides, steroids, and terpenoids.

The Benefits of White Turmeric for Health

Inhibits the growth of cancer cells

Inhibits the growth of bacteria

Overcoming allergy symptoms

As an antidote

Maintain digestive health

Relieve symptoms of not feeling well