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Turmeric (Yu Jin)
Curcuma longa (C. domestica)
This page contains information on turmeric and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. It provides protection against cigarette smoke condensation, is used as an anti-cancer agent and to protect the cell's DNA.
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Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you. For more information on our range of products, please click here.
Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Zingiberaceae |
Genus and specie |
Curcuma longa, C. domestica |
Curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow ginger, haridra and Yu Jin.
This is a perennial herb with a large rhizome and large leaves with yellow flowers and is a close relative to the ginger plant.
The rhizomes are used.
It is a bitter herb with a pungent smell with astringent, anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properties. It is used to stimulate the uterus, digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems, normalizes energy flow and lowers cholesterol levels.
It contains non-volatile pigments as well as an essential oil which contains bisabolene, guaiene and several other germacrane type sesquiterpenes, including a- and b-turmerone, curlone and zingiberene. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antimicrobial and cytotoxic (fights tumors) properties.
- Internal use
- This herb can be used internally to assist with digestive problems and skin complaints, circulatory disorders as well as tumors in the uterus and menstrual problems.
- It is also indicated to help with painful menstruation.
- Furthermore it is used to treat liver disease and jaundice, as well as colon cancer.
- Also used as an anti-inflammatory for asthma and eczema, and to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks.
- In Chinese medicine it is used to invigorate the Qi (life force) and for chest, stomach and period pain, removing stagnation, lifting both depression and mania, while relaxing the gall bladder and to treat jaundice and gall stones. In Ayurvedic medicine it is used for stomach problems and as a general tonic.
- It has good antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, protecting DNA, and also helps to protect against cigarette smoke condensation, which could be valuable to smokers.
- This herb is also widely used in cooking since it imparts a bright yellow color, (from the curcumin pigment) and is an essential ingredient of curry.
- External use
- It is used externally for injuries and minor wound management, sores, ringworm, as well as athletes' foot.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
Not to be used in pregnancy or when suffering from obstruction of the bile duct or gallstones.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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