DQ Farm (est. 1991)

Curcuma mangga is also known as white turmeric.  It tastes like a mango, hence the name 'mangga'. 

 

 

 

The rhizome with skin and without.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Researchers have found anti-tumour activities from extracts of the rhizomes.  On a personal basis, we have found it to have strong anti-inflammatory effect and we have incorporated it into our diet on a regular basis, either as a ulam or salad, or as a drink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The plant can reach about 5 feet high.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Close up of the leaf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the farm, we gather the soil around the roots and rhizome and make a foliar spray to combat fungal  infections on plants.

 

Take one part soil, one part molasses, and 4 parts water and aerate vigorously for 10  hours. 

 

 

Use twice a week on plants with signs of fungal attacks.