Gundu Manjal al, also known as Wild turmeric or Curcuma Aromatica, is a variety of turmeric native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the ginger family Zingiberaceae. Gundu Manjal is distinct from the commonly used Curcuma Longa in terms of appearance and properties.

The name “Gundu Manjal(குண்டு மஞ்சள்)” translates to “round turmeric” in Tamil, referring to its rounder and smaller rhizomes compared to the typical turmeric. It is often used in traditional medicine and culinary practices, much like regular turmeric and is valued for its medicinal properties. However, it may have different compositions and therapeutic effects compared to common turmeric.