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    Turmeric is a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family. It has yellow flowers and large rhizomes used medicinally. Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory compounds including curcumin and is used to treat digestive issues, liver and gallbladder problems, and menstrual issues. It also has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Turmeric can be taken internally or used externally for wound healing and skin issues.

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    Turmeric is a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family. It has yellow flowers and large rhizomes used medicinally. Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory compounds including curcumin and is used to treat digestive issues, liver and gallbladder problems, and menstrual issues. It also has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Turmeric can be taken internally or used externally for wound healing and skin issues.

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    Turmeric is a perennial herb belonging to the ginger family. It has yellow flowers and large rhizomes used medicinally. Turmeric contains anti-inflammatory compounds including curcumin and is used to treat digestive issues, liver and gallbladder problems, and menstrual issues. It also has antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Turmeric can be taken internally or used externally for wound healing and skin issues.

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    Botanical Classification

    Kingdom Plantae
    Phylum Spermatophyta
    Classis Angiospermae
    Sub Divisi Monocotyl
    Ordo Zingiberaces
    Family Zingiberaceae
    Genus Curcuma
    Species C. domestica/C. longa

    Other names : Curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow ginger,


    haridra, Yu Jin and kunyit.

    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.
    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.

    Therapeutic uses
     Internal use
    o 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.
    o It is also indicated to help with painful menstruation.
    o Furthermore it is used to treat liver disease and jaundice, as well as colon cancer.
    o Also used as an anti-inflammatory for asthma and eczema, and to reduce the risk of stroke and heart
    attacks.
    o 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.
    o 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
    o It is used externally for injuries and minor wound management, sores, ringworm, as well as athletes'
    foot.

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