The rhizome produces a light yellow coloring matter like turmeric.
It produces camphoraceous odor.
All the parts of the plant are aromatic with agreeable taste.
The young shoots and tender rhizome are used as vegetable in boiled chutneys.
Zeodary bears a strong resemblance to Ginger, but has a less strong aroma. The herb is native to India as well as Indonesia, where it is ground to a powder and added to curries or used in its fresh form.
The herb is a gastrointestinal tract stimulant, which aids digestion and relieves colic pains. The essential oil from dried Zeodary roots is used in perfume and soap fabrication.
