Turmeric - Curcuma Longa (Zingiberaceae)
Curcuma Longa - Turmeric
Curcuma Longa - Turmeric

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Curcuma Longa (Zingiberaceae) - Turmeric

Botanical Name :
Curcuma Longa

Family Name : Zingiberaceae

Tamil Name :vilacini, kilankumancal, virali manjal, mancal, manjal, kappu mancal, karimancal, aricanam, kancani.

Common Name :Turmeric.

Sanskrit Name :Aneshta, Bahula, Bhadra, Dirgharaga, Dosa, Gandhapalashika, Gauri, Gharshani, Haladi, Haladika, Haridra, Haridrakam, Harita, Hemaragi, Hemaragini, Hridvilasini, Jayanti, Jvarantika, Kanchani, Kaveri, Krimighni, Ksanada, Kshanada, Kshapa, Lakshmi, Mangalaprada, Mangalya.

Hindi Name :Halad, Halda, Haldi, Holeed, besvar.

Malayalam Name :Manjal, Manjella-kua, Mannal, Marinalu, Marinnala, Paccamannal, Varattumannal, Kuva.

Kannada Name :Rasina, Arishina, Haldi, Haladi, Arisina.

Telgu Name :Haridra, Pampi, Pasupu

Arabic Name :Rkum, Aurukesafur, Zarsud, Zardchaub, Urukessabaghin, Urukessubr, Urukessufr, Haldi zard. Bengali Name :Haldi, Halud.

Marathi Name :Halad, Halede

Medicinal Uses :

  1. Curcuma Longa is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
  2. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
  3. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.
  4. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.
  5. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  6. Reduce risk of stroke and heart attack.
  7. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.
  8. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Medicinal Benefits of Turmeric :

Turmeric decreases congestion and inflammation from stagnant mucous membranes. Turmeric is anti-inflammatory to the mucous membranes, which coat the throat, lungs, stomach and intestines. Regular use of turmeric can benefit from Colitis, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, and post-giardia or post salmonella conditions. The itching and inflammation that accompanies hemorrhoids and anal fissures can reduce by use of turmeric. Turmeric can also benefit skin conditions including: eczema, psoriasis and acne, for those it is potent detoxifier. Lowering cholesterol, thin down blood, fight clotting, psoriasis, eczema, arthritic pain, liver tonic, jaundice, digestive acidity, reduce risk of stroke and heart attack.

Cancer: Recent scientific research confirm that turmeric can cure host of diseases, also they found that turmeric restrain the growth of various types of cancer. Turmeric is used for the treatment of skin cancer or pre cancerous skin conditions. Both topical and internal uses are beneficial.

Digestive Disorders:
Turmeric is considered as a digestive bitter and a carminative. It can be added into foods including rice and bean dishes to improve digestion, reduce gas and bloating. It is a cholagogue, stimulating bile production in the liver and encouraging excretion of bile via the gallbladder. This improves the body's ability to digest fats. For chronic digestive weakness and/or congestion turmeric is recommended. It can be taken as a single extract or in the form of digestive bitters, which combine turmeric with other bitter and carminative herbs. Turmeric is beneficial for people who feel tired after consuming meals or who experience gas and bloating. Whatever way turmeric is consumed it is beneficial to both the digestive system and the liver.

Liver Diseases : Turmeric is beneficial for its influence on the liver. In spring more consumption of herbs and foods can strengthen the liver. Turmeric shares similar liver protectant compounds that milk thistle and artichoke leaves contain. It is said to shrink engorged hepatic ducts, so it can be useful to treat liver conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice.

Atherosclerosis:
Turmeric may helpful in preventing the blockage of arteries that can gradually cause a heart attack or stroke in one of two ways. Turmeric makes cholesterol levels low and inhibited the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol). Oxidized LDL deposits in the walls of blood vessels and contributes to the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Turmeric may also prevent platelet build up along the walls of an injured blood vessel. Platelets collecting at the site of a damaged blood vessel cause blood clots to form and blockage of the artery as well.

Osteoarthritis:
Turmeric may help relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis because of its ability to reduce pain and disability.

Menstrual problems of Woman:
For women who experience monthly menstrual cramps, try using turmeric extract or bitters twice daily for two weeks prior to expected menstruation. Turmeric is an antispasmodic to smooth muscles so it reduces digestive and menstrual cramping. It should reduce the severity of pain, if not ease them completely. Certainly, diet and standard of living have a reflective influence on the menstrual cycle, but turmeric is a great addition.

Bacterial Infection / Wounds:
Turmeric is useful as an external antibiotic in preventing bacterial infection in wounds.

Eye Disorder:
Curcumin may prove to be as effective as corticosteroids in the uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye between the sclera - white outer coat of the eye and the retina - the back of the eye) the type of eye disorder.

 

 

Botanical Name :Curcuma Longa

Family Name : Zingiberaceae

Tamil Name :vilacini, kilankumancal, virali manjal, mancal, manjal, kappu mancal, karimancal, aricanam, kancani.

Common Name :Turmeric.

Sanskrit Name :Aneshta, Bahula, Bhadra, Dirgharaga, Dosa, Gandhapalashika, Gauri, Gharshani, Haladi, Haladika, Haridra, Haridrakam, Harita, Hemaragi, Hemaragini, Hridvilasini, Jayanti, Jvarantika, Kanchani, Kaveri, Krimighni, Ksanada, Kshanada, Kshapa, Lakshmi, Mangalaprada, Mangalya.

Hindi Name :Halad, Halda, Haldi, Holeed, besvar.

Malayalam Name :Manjal, Manjella-kua, Mannal, Marinalu, Marinnala, Paccamannal, Varattumannal, Kuva.

Kannada Name :Rasina, Arishina, Haldi, Haladi, Arisina.

Telgu Name :Haridra, Pampi, Pasupu

Arabic Name :Rkum, Aurukesafur, Zarsud, Zardchaub, Urukessabaghin, Urukessubr, Urukessufr, Haldi zard. Bengali Name :Haldi, Halud.

Marathi Name :Halad, Halede