Kachur variety

(Zedoary)
Sanskrit: कर्चूर • Botanical: Curcuma zedoaria Rosc.

This is the detailed entry on Kachur/Karchura described in the Karpuradi Varga. The rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria is aromatic, camphoraceous, and widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The text lists extensive synonyms and describes it as pungent and bitter with hot potency. It is one of the important drugs for respiratory and digestive disorders. The rhizome is used fresh or dried. When fresh, it resembles turmeric but is paler. The drug is an important ingredient in formulations for cough, asthma, flatulence, and intestinal worms. It is also used externally for skin conditions and wounds. The text describes its various names including Karpurakachri (camphor-like) reflecting its aromatic quality. Dose: 1-3 grams.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Zedoary, White Turmeric
Sanskrit: कर्चूर, शठी, वैष्णवी, सुगन्धिक, रासना
Hindi: कचूर, कचूरा

What is Kachur (Kachura) variety (कर्चूर)?

This is the detailed entry on Kachur/Karchura described in the Karpuradi Varga. The rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria is aromatic, camphoraceous, and widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. The text lists extensive synonyms and describes it as pungent and bitter with hot potency. It is one of the important drugs for respiratory and digestive disorders. The rhizome is used fresh or dried. When fresh, it resembles turmeric but is paler. The drug is an important ingredient in formulations for cough, asthma, flatulence, and intestinal worms. It is also used externally for skin conditions and wounds. The text describes its various names including Karpurakachri (camphor-like) reflecting its aromatic quality. Dose: 1-3 grams.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Pachana (digestive)
  • Shwasahara (relieves dyspnoea)
  • Kasahara (antitussive)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Vranashodhana (wound cleansing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Kachur variety by Condition

Explore how Kachur variety is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Kachur variety for Male Sexual Health

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