{"id":169920,"date":"2023-02-14T07:36:55","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T07:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=169920"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T10:03:22","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-kasturi-manjal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-kasturi-manjal\/","title":{"rendered":"Kasturi Manjal (Curcuma Aromatica): Uses, Benefits & Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Kasturi Manjal<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Kasturi Manjal<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Kasturi Manjal for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Kasturi Manjal?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Kasturi Manjal<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with\u00a0Kasturi Manjal<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDid you know that many of your natural skin care products contain Kasturi manjal? It is grown throughout the year and it is a light-yellow rhizome. Kasturi manjal is grown all over India, but it is mainly grown in West Bengal and Kerala. It is commonly known as Arishne and Pasuppu in South India. The scientific name of Kasturi manjal is Curcuma aromatica and it belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Curcuma longa Linn, Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma angustifolia, Curcuma caesia, Curcuma amada and Curcuma zedoaria are some of the important varieties of curcumin. Curcuma aromatica (Kasturi manjal) is the second most widely used variety 1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>. Let us glance through some of the health benefits of Kasturi manjal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Kasturi Manjal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kasturi manjal may contain several bioactive compounds like d-camphor, alpha and beta-turmerone, Alpha-curcumene and Beta curcumene. Additionally, the nutritional value of a variety of Kasturi manjal found in Chhattisgarh are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 775.15 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lipids:<\/strong> 0.72 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins:<\/strong> 128.08 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Amino acids:<\/strong> 157.73 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carotenoid:<\/strong> 5.46 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a>:<\/strong> 0.22 \u00b5g\/mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Kasturi Manjal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Several studies have shown that Kasturi manjal may have the following properties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may reduce inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may kill cancer-causing cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may enhance the immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antimicrobial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may inhibit the growth of fungus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may lower blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as a mosquito repellent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may remove worms from the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an antioxidant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce the risk of heart disease 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Kasturi Manjal for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential uses of Kasturi manjal are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Use of Kasturi Manjal for Reducing Inflammation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study 2<\/a><\/sup> by Kumar et al. in 2009 on mice showed that Kasturi manjal might reduce inflammation. Kasturi manjal may inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators (molecules responsible for inflammation). However, more studies are yet to be done to check the anti-inflammatory activity of Kasturi manjal. Therefore, you must consult your doctor if you suspect any inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Use of Kasturi Manjal for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study 4<\/a><\/sup> by Bing et al. in 2011 showed that Kasturi manjal might be beneficial in the case of colon cancer. Kasturi manjal may cause apoptosis (death of cancer-causing cells) and arrest the cell cycle (inhibit the growth of cells). However, further studies are required to check if Kasturi manjal may help in the case of colon cancer. Cancer is a dangerous disease therefore, you must consult your doctor if you suspect any symptoms of cancer instead of self-medicating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Potential Use of Kasturi Manjal as an Antioxidant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A study 5<\/a><\/sup> by Srividya et al. in 2012 showed that Kasturi manjal might have antioxidant activity. It may deactivate the free radicals (harmful molecules present in the body) and protect the body from various damages. Further studies are required to check the antioxidant activity of Kasturi manjal.<\/p>
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