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Aama Haldi
Medicinal
Ayurveda

Aama Haldi

Curcuma amada

Aama Haldi, or Mango Ginger, is a rhizomatous herb valued for its mango-scented rhizomes used in pickles, culinary preparations, and traditional medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Quick Facts

Height: 60–100 cm m
Blooms: June–August
Green leafy shoots, long lance-shaped leaves, pale yellow cone-like inflorescence
20–35°C

Visit Information

Location

Field cultivation, kitchen gardens, herbal farms

Best Viewing Time

Perennial (grown as annual crop)

Habitat & Care

Natural Habitat

Tropical and subtropical regions

Lifespan

Perennial with seasonal rhizome harvests

Temperature Range

Warm and humid

Significance

Medicinal Uses

Pickles, chutneys, Ayurvedic powders, fresh culinary use

Cultural Significance

Rhizomes have a raw mango aroma and mild turmeric-like appearance

Conservation Status

Widely cultivated in India

Did You Know?

Called 'Mango Ginger' for its fruity aroma

Used in South Indian pickles and curries

Rhizomes look like turmeric but taste different

Has traditional uses in reducing inflammation

Plan Your Visit

Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo