Curcuma zedoaria, also known as white turmeric, is a rhizome which smells similar to that of turmeric and mango. This ethano-medicinal plant is native to several tropical countries. The roots and leaves of this plant are medicinally significant. This root is the source of ‘Shoti Starch’, which substitutes arrowroot and barley in market based products. It is a rich source of essential oils, starch, curcumin arabin and gums etc. Its medicinal properties make it widely recommended in Ayurvedic medicines and traditional medicines.