Kasthuri Manjal(Powder) / Wild Turmeric Powder/கஸ்தூரி மஞ்சள்

Botanical Name                    : Curcuma Aromatica

Tamil                                        : கஸ்தூரி மஞ்சள்

Common English Names  : Wild Turmeric  Powder 

Hindi                                        : Haldi, Jangli Haldi  

Telugu                                      : Adavipasupu, Pasupu, Kasturi Pasupu  

Kannada                                 : Kasthuri Arishina, Kasturi Arishina, Amba Haldi  

Malayalam                              : Kattu Manjal , Manjal, Kattumanjal  

Sanskrit                                   : Aranya Haridra, Vanahaladi

Description

♦  Curcuma aromatica (common name: Wild Turmeric ) is a member of the genus Curcuma belonging to the family Zingiberaceae.

♦  Botanically close to Curcuma australasica, wild turmeric has been widely used as a cosmetic herbal in South Asia and nearby regions. The Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal is one among the 80 members of the plant family Zingiberaceae.

♦  The perennial foliage dies down in late autumn and the rhizomes remain dormant in winter. The inflorescence appears in early spring from the base of the rhizomes. During summer monsoon season and the immediately following weeks, the plant grows fast and vigorously.

Health Benefits of Wild Turmeric /Kasturi Manjal Powder:

For Natural Glowing Skin:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These characteristics may provide glow and luster to the skin.

♦  Turmeric may also revive your skin by bringing out its natural glow.Our skin is the all-important, outermost protective layer of our body.

♦  Skin keeps us safe from harmful microbes and regulates our internal body temperature. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder to create face masks, pastes, and other topical solutions to heal the skin.

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder reduces oxidative stress associated with inflammatory skin conditions. Turmeric also enhances collagen synthesis and significantly speeds up tissue repair.

For Acne:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder is excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading.

♦  It’s especially effective when combined with apple cider vinegar which has astringent properties, meaning it plays the same role as your average toner. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder has valuable antibacterial action and this makes it a good remedy for dealing with acne.

♦  It may be used alone or in combination with some other natural antibacterial agent such as Basil / Tulsi or honey.

Hair Growth:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder on the face helps to keep the face free of hair growth.it is a common practice to rub a fresh piece of Kasturimanjal onto a small stone and apply the paste created to the face during the daily bath.

Relieve Dry Skin:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder can deeply hydrate and revitalize skin while alleviating symptoms of dryness.

♦  It naturally speeds up the process of removing dead skin cells to reveal healthy and soft skin, and protects the skin cells from further damage.

Aids Weight Loss:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder benefits metabolic disorders by helping stabilize metabolism and managing weight. Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder increases insulin sensitivity, regulates lipid metabolism, and targets fat by suppressing multiple processes responsible for the growth of adipose tissue.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder can work wonders on condition riddled skin. It can also help reduce redness from blemishes and calm skin conditions like eczema and rosacea.

Reduces Dark Circles:

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder helps to lighten the tone of skin, applying it to dark circles can help to reduce the pigmentation in that area.

♦  This tends to remove skin blemishes and in turn, helps to make the facial skin appear brighter and fairer than before.it also stimulates circulation, which can help reduce puffiness and under-eye darkness caused by poor circulation.

How to use Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder :

For Glowing Skin

♦  Prepare a smooth face mask by mixing Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder with chickpea flour and fresh, un-boiled milk.

♦  Apply the paste of medium consistency evenly to your skin and give a gentle massage for 5 minutes. Leave the mask as it is for 15-30 minutes and then, wash off with water to get a visibly radiant skin.

For Acne ( Pimples )

♦  Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal serves as an amazing treatment for pimples and those embarassing pimple marks. Make a paste of Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder with sandalwood power and milk.

♦  Apply it all over your skin focusing on your pimples and wash it off after 30 minutes. You will be amazed to get a blemish-free skin in few months.

For Hair removal

♦  Apply the Wild Turmeric / Kasturi Manjal Powder like as a paste to areas of your face or body where you want hair removed. Consider using a clean makeup brush to apply it to keep your fingers from getting stained.

♦  Leave the turmeric paste on your skin until it dries completely. Your skin will feel tight as the mask dries, it should start crumbling off as it dries.

♦  At this step some people like to pull up pieces of the mask that flake off easily. In this case, the mask is acting more like a physical hair removal method and might grab a hair here or there.

♦  Splash your skin with lukewarm water and gently rub the mask off with your hands or a face cloth. Pat dry with a towel.

Side Effects

♦  There are no side effects in using this product. Take medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology

♦  All our herbs are Organically Harvested , dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions that will assure the ensuring 100% natural herbal  powders and related products.