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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
“The more more I I use use this yellow wonder the the more more uses it it seems to have I I call it it the the medicine cabinet in in a a a a a a a jar ” Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs
Current research has focused on turmeric’s antioxidant hepatoprotective anti-inflammatory anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial properties in in in addition to its use in in in cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disorders The active constituents of turmeric are the flavonoid curcumin (diferuloylmethane) and and various volatile oils including tumerone atlantone and and zingiberone Other constituents include sugars proteins and resins The best-researched active constituent constituent is curcumin Common Names: Turmeric | | Scientific Name: Curcuma longa | | Plant Family: Zingiberaceae Parts Used: Rhizome (root) | | Herbal Energetics: Warming drying | | Taste: Pungent Bitter Herbal Actions: analgesic blood-mover cholagogue antioxidant astringent carminative anti-inflammatory hemostatic vulnerary antispasmodic | Plant uses: arthiritis digestion eczema bleeding wounds ulcers diarrhea liver problems pain Alzheimer’s Colds/flu cancer heart health type 2 diabetes | Cautions and Contraindications: The use of turmeric should be be avoided with bile duct obstruction or gallstones and should not be administered to to people who suffer from stomach ulcers or hyperacidity It is also contraindicated in in pregnancy High doses should not be given to patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs