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Maranta Arundinaceae of the genus
Scitamineae |
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Sunday, 02 July 2006 |
It is cultivated in Eastern Bengal
is cultivated in Eastern Bengal, the United Provinces, and in Madras. The arrowroot obtained from the rasped tubers of this plant is a pure starch, and is chiefly used as an invalid diet in the form of Conjee. It
should be prepared fresh when required. It is nutrient and demulcent. The arrowroot obtained in the bazaars is frequently adulterated with potato starch, which may be detected by the microscope, the granules of potato starch being larger.
Maranta Galanga----See Alpinia Galanga. Marjorana Hortenais----See Origanum marjorana. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 02 July 2006 )
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