Organic Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Rhizome
Organic Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Rhizome
| Product Type | Powder |
| English/ Common Name | Arrowroot, Common Arrowroot, Maranta, St Vincent Arrowroot, West Indian arrowroot |
| Botanical Name | Maranta arundinacea |
| Indian Name | Desi Arroroot, Murta, Sitalpati |
| Origin | India |
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General Usage
Maranta Arundinacea is used in ethnomedicine and herbal treatments. The arrowroot rhizome is also considered a natural source of calcium and is used in the treatment of indigestion and urinary infections.
Overview
Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) belongs to the family Marantaceae and is a popular medicinal spice. Arrowroot is used for its immunostimulatory and antioxidant activity. It is used worldwide as a food ingredient as natural starch. The rhizome has exhibited immunostimulatory and antioxidant activity in the human body.
Common Names
Spanish: arraruta; arraruz; chuchute tamalera
French: arrowroot des antilles; herbe aux flèches; marante arundinacee
Chinese: zhu yu
Germany: Gemeine Pfeilwurz
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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
Precautionary Information / Contraindications: Maranta Arundinacea should not be consumed during pregnancy or nursing. It should be consumed with a doctor’s advice if you are already on any medication. For further clarification, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting consumption of Maranta Arundinacea.
Storage Conditions: Maranta Arundinacea should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.
Note: The product is organically grown and processed as per national and international guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agriculture and Manufacturing practice (GAMP). The product is 100% vegetarian and vegan.
References:
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/maranta-arundinacea
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351086903_Arrowroot_Maranta_arundinacea_L_Botany_Horticulture_and_Uses