amba haldi , also known as mango ginger is curcuma amada. ... it is an ayurvedic spice used for the treatment of joint pain, itching in the skin, indigestion, cough and wounds. more...
The rhizome of kali haldi has a bitter, sharp, hot taste, and a pleasant odour. It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, and is laxative. It is used as a tonic for the brain and the heart. Rhizomes are useful in treating leucoderma, piles, bronchitis, asthma, tumors, andmore...