Nature: Kachur, Narkachur, Camphor Kachri
The functions and properties of the entire family are the same. The benefits and quantity are also the same. The plant of Camphor Kachri is about 5 feet high.
Leaves
The leaves do not have a stalk and are about a foot long. They are somewhat broad and rounded, and the leaves are attached directly to the stem.
Flowers
The flowers are fragrant and appear during the rainy season. They have long stalks and are white in color, with a soft and smooth texture.
Fruits
The fruits are orange in color and yellow inside.
Root
The roots are round, like turnips, and spread all around the ground beneath the plant. They are boiled, cut into pieces, and made into chips. These are then dried, and they remain preserved without spoiling. The inside is white and fragrant.
There are two types: one is Indian and the other is Chinese. The Chinese variety is whiter, but the Indian variety is considered more beneficial and useful.
Chemical Components
The following chemical components are found in Hedychium Spicatum:
- Starch
- Silage
- Mucilage
- Albumen
- Sugar
- Resin
- Fragrant components
- Non-volatile oil
- Methyl acetate
- Coumarin
- Para
