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Curcumae Longa, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma, Curcumin, Curcuminoid, Curcuminoids, Halada, Haldi, Haridra, Indian Saffron, Nisha, Pian Jiang Huang, Radix Curcumae, Rajani, Rhizoma Cucurmae Longae, Yu Jin.
CAUTION: See separate listings for Javanese Turmeric, Zedoary, and Goldenseal. |
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Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica.
Family: Zingiberaceae. |
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Orally, turmeric is used for dyspepsia, abdominal pain, hemorrhage, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, jaundice, hepatitis, and liver and gallbladder complaints. It is also used for headaches, bronchitis, colds, respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, leprosy, fever, amenorrhea, and cancer. Other uses include depression, edema, worms, kidney inflammation, and cystitis.
Topically, turmeric is used for analgesia, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, inflammation of the oral mucosa, and infected wounds.
In food and manufacturing, the essential oil is used in perfumes, and turmeric and its resin are used as a flavor and color component in foods. Turmeric is also a culinary spice and a major ingredient in curry powder.
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