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Mango ginger

Nghệ xoài

Curcuma amada

Zingiberaceae · Rễ ngầm · Rhizomes · Steam-distilled


Mango ginger essential oil (Curcuma amada) — botanical illustration
Curcuma amada

Safety

Limited safety data

Limited safety data. Not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to insufficient research.

Store properly.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Car-3-ene30.0 – 45.0 %
α-Pinene8.0 – 15.0 %
Camphor5.0 – 10.0 %
β-Myrcene3.0 – 7.0 %
(+)-Limonene2.0 – 5.0 %

Botanical source

Curcuma amada is an Indian turmeric species with rhizomes that smell reminiscent of fresh mango. The name 'mango ginger' reflects this characteristic aroma.

Production is mainly Indian. Traditionally used as a culinary spice and a digestive remedy.

Family Zingiberaceae, same family as ginger and turmeric.


Notes

Small-scale, niche production. Used in perfumery for exotic fruit notes.