
Mango ginger (Curcuma amada), an annual plant from the Zingiberaceaefamily, is notable for its unique mango-flavored rhizomes and significantmedicinal value. Traditionally used in culinary applications, particularly inpickles, it also holds a prominent place in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine asan appetizer, antipyretic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, and treatment for variousailments such as skin diseases, bronchitis, asthma, and inflammation. Therhizomes exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including antioxidant,antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and analgesic effects.Chemically, C. amada is rich in starch, phenolic acids, curcuminoids, andvolatile oils, with key terpenoids like difurocumenonol, amadannulen, andamadaldehyde. GC/MS analysis revealed essential oil components such as α-pinene, p-cymene, camphor, and β-curcumene. Essential oils extractedthrough various methods—hydrodistillation, steam distillation, microwaveassistedextraction, and ultrasound-assisted extraction—demonstratednotable antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, larvicidal, and insecticidalproperties, with UAE and MAE showing enhanced antibacterial efficacy.
Mango ginger, Curcuma amada, essential oil, traditional medicine, volatile compounds, extraction methods, bioactive compounds.
Mango ginger, Curcuma amada, essential oil, traditional medicine, volatile compounds, extraction methods, bioactive compounds.
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