Natural Health Care

Archive for the ‘Turmeric’ Category

The rhizome (root) of turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) It has been long used in traditional Asian medicine to treat gastrointestinal upset, arthritic pain and low power. Research on laboratory animals and have shown anticancer properties, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory turmeric and its constituent curcumin. Preliminary evidence in humans, despite the poor quality of it, suggests possible efficacy in the treatment of dyspepsia (heartburn), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and scabies (when used on skin).

Synonyms

Amomoum turmeric anlatone (constituent), ar-tumerone, CUR, Turmeric, Curcuma aromatica, Curcuma aromatica Salisbury, Curcuma domestica, Curcuma domestica valet, Curcuma longa Linn, Curcuma longa rhizome, turmeric oil, curcumin, diferuloilmetano, E zhu, Gelbwurzel , gurkemeje, haldi, Haridra, Indian saffron, Indian yellow root, jiang huang, kunir, kunyit, Kurkumawurzelstock, kyoo, number ten, Olena, zedoaria Radix longa, rhizome de curcuma, safran des Indes, sesquiterpenoids, Shati, turmeric, oil turmeric, turmeric root, tumerone (constituent), Ukon, yellowroot, zedoary, Zingiberaceae (family), zingiberene, Zitterwurzel.

Evidence

Have tested the following uses in humans or animals. The safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Uses based on scientific evidence:

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