Short Description

Ambehalad (Curcuma amada), also known as Mango Ginger, is an aromatic rhizome available in dried whole and powdered forms. Your packs are intended for external-use DIY formulations, soaps, hair oils and bath-and-body preparations.

Key Benefits

Adds a botanical ingredient to suitable DIY skincare and bath preparations.

Powder offers a convenient form for incorporating into herbal blends.

Whole pieces allow grinding or preparation of filtered botanical extracts.

Available in two forms to suit different formulation methods.

Product Specifications

Botanical name: Rubia cordifolia
Plant part: Root
Appearance: Reddish-brown dried root pieces or reddish-brown powder.
Odour: Characteristic earthy, herbal odour.
Solubility: Does not dissolve completely; powder remains dispersed and whole-root preparations require filtration.
Shelf life: 24 months from packing, as stated on your labels.
Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture.

Key Benefits

Adds a botanical element to handmade formulations.

Naturally contains red pigments; the final colour depends on the formulation and processing.

Powder offers a convenient form for blending into suitable herbal preparations.

Whole root pieces can be used for preparing filtered botanical extracts.

Safety Information

For external use only. Patch-test the finished preparation before use. Avoid contact with eyes and broken or irritated skin. Natural pigments may stain skin, fabrics and surfaces. Water-containing preparations require suitable preservation if stored.

FAQs

What is the difference between whole Ambehalad and powder?
Whole Ambehalad consists of dried rhizome pieces, while the powder is the ground form.

Is Ambehalad the same as regular turmeric?
No—your label identifies it as Curcuma amada, whereas regular turmeric is Curcuma longa. Kew

Can I use it in handmade soap?
Your label lists soap use; test a small batch for compatibility, texture and colour.

Does the powder dissolve completely?
No, it remains as plant particles and may require filtration depending on the preparation.

Is this pack suitable for consumption?
No, these packs are labelled for external use only.