A plant is zedoary. The rhizome, or underground stem, is used to create medication. Zedoary is traditionally prepared by thoroughly washing it in water to remove the majority of the protein and water-soluble components. A poison that has not yet been named is likewise intended to be eliminated by the rinse.

The zedoary plant is indigenous to Indonesia and India. However, in the West today, it is frequently used as a spice. It can also be found in eastern Nepal’s subtropical areas. Many Indian languages refer to zedoary as amb halad because to its scent, which resembles mango (amb means mango).