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Hematoma (f; DAA); Hemorrhoid (f; KAB); Hepatosis (f; JLH); Infection (1; PH2); Inflammation
(1; COX; FNF; KAB); Jaundice (f; SKJ); Leukoderma (f; PH2); Leukorrhea (f; KAB; KAP);
Lymphadenosis (f; KAB); Lymphangosis (f; KAP); Lymphosarcoma (1; DAA; FNF); Malaise (f;
KAB); Mycosis (1; PH2); Neurosis (f; PH2); Pain (1; COX; DEP; FNF; SUW); Rheumatism (1;
COX; FNF); Sore Throat (f; DEP; KAP); Splenosis (f; KAB); Sprain (f; DEP; KAB; KAP);
Toothache (f; KAB); Tuberculosis (f; PH2); Tumor (1; DAA; FNF); Vertigo (f; KAB); Water
Retention (f; EFS; KAP; SUW); Worm (f; KAB); Wound (f; KAB; PH2).
Dosages (Zedoary) — 1–3 g/day (HHB); 1–2 g powdered root (KAP); 14–28 ml root tea (KAP);
1–1.5 g root/cup water (PHR); 1:4 rhizome:liquid extract (PH2); 300 and 450 mg capsules (PH2).
Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Zedoary) — Class 2b (AHP), cautions about
excessive use during excessive menstruation. Unapproved by KOM. “Since the effectiveness for
the claimed applications is not documented, a therapeutic use of this herb cannot be recommended”
(KOM). I feel that it can serve in lieu of cardamom, ginger, and/or turmeric because it shares many
of the same chemicals with them. In India, it is even recommended for infants and convalescents.
Not for use during pregnancy (PH2). Containing up to 0.1% curcumin, this, like turmeric and
ginger, may be viewed as a COX-2 inhibitor, of potential use in Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, and
cancer. Curcumol and curdione are regarded in the Orient as effective anticancer compounds,
especially for cervical cancer and lymphosarcoma.