E Zhu

Latin name: Curcumae Ezhu, Rhizoma

E Zhu Also Known As: Zedoaria Rhizome, Cedoaria, Cetoal, E Zhu, E-Zhu, Indian Arrowroot, Kua, Shoti, Temu Kuning, Temu Putih, Turmeric, Zedoaire, Zedoà ¡ria, Zedoarie rhizoma, Zitwer, Zitwerwirtzelstock. Curcuma zedoaria.

Properties: SWEET, BITTER - COLD

Dosage: 3-9g.

Meridians/Channels: LARGE INTESTINE

• breaks up blood stasis, promotes movement of Qi, alleviates pain
• dissolve food stagnation (accumulations)

Also Used For: Orally, E Zhu (Zedoary) is used for colic, spasms, stimulating appetite, improving digestion, stimulating bile flow, and as an anti-inflammatory. In combination herbal products, zedoary extracts are used for gastrointestinal complaints and stimulating bile flow. Folk medicine, zedoary is used for nervous diseases.