Turmeric Mouthwash
Turmeric (Yu Jin)
Curcuma longa (C. domestica)
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Botanical Classification Family | Zingiberaceae | Genus and specie | Curcuma longa, C. domestica |
Other names
Curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow ginger, haridra and Yu Jin.
Description of the herb turmeric
This is a perennial herb with a large rhizome and large leaves with yellow flowers and is a close relative to the ginger plant.
Parts used
The rhizomes are used.
Properties
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.
Therapeutic uses * 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
Curcuma longa (C. domestica)
In This information about 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. | * Botanical classification of turmeric * Description of turmeric * Parts used * Properties of turmeric * Internal use * External use * Use of essential oil * Safety precautions and warnings * Used in the following products * Herbal Index | |
Botanical Classification Family | Zingiberaceae | Genus and specie | Curcuma longa, C. domestica |
Other names
Curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow ginger, haridra and Yu Jin.
Description of the herb turmeric
This is a perennial herb with a large rhizome and large leaves with yellow flowers and is a close relative to the ginger plant.
Parts used
The rhizomes are used.
Properties
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.
Therapeutic uses * 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
References: 1. . Usha Lad & Dr. Vasant Lad. "Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing"(2006) 2 4. Int Immunopharmacol. 2012 Apr 9. [Epub ahead of print] "Curcumin induces apoptosis in tumor necrosis factor-alpha-treated HaCaT cells.", 22498762:PubMed Curcumin also inhibited the TNF-a-induced production of IL-6/IL-8 in HaCaT cells