Description

A health supplement formulated with 100% Curcuma zedoaria (Purple Turmeric), a member in the ginger family. Purple UKON or purple turmeric is so named because of its light purple flowers. 

 

Ingredients:

Curcuma zedoaria powder, Dextrine, Lactose (milk derived), Microcrystalline cellulose, Sucrose fatty acid ester, Shellac, Silica dioxide.

 

What is Curcuma (Turmeric)?

Turmeric found in the root of Curcuma longa plant and a member of the ginger family originating in tropical Asia.  Most widely used in India as spice, turmeric has been used as a medicine in both Ayurveda and Chinese medicines as an anti-inflammatory agent. Throughout Asia, it has been used for stomach problems, diarrhea, heartburn, wind, bloating, colic, etc. There are few types of turmeric, namely “Spring Turmeric” (curcuma aromatic), “Autumn Turmeric” (Curcuma longa), “Purple Turmeric”, “Java Turmeric” (Curcuma xanthorrhiza), and “Black turmeric” (Kaempferia parviflora). Different turmeric has different components. For example, Spring Turmeric contains high levels of curcumin and essential oils, while Autumn Turmeric has high levels of curcumin and Purple Turmeric is plentiful in essential oils.

 

What is Curcuma Zedoaria?

Zedoary (scientific name: Curcuma zedoaria) is a perennial plant that belongs to the Curcuma domestica (turmeric) family and is generally called "Summer Turmeric" since it blooms in early summer (in May and June), while on the other hand it is also called Purple Turmeric since the colour of bracts and each section of rhizome are purple. Purple Turmeric has high value as it contains essential oils in which major components are cineol, azulene, and camphor that are not found in other turmeric.