Turmeric Scientific Name
Curcuma longa
Turmeric Other Names
English: Indian saffron
French: Curcuma, Safran des Indes, Terre-mérite, Souchet des Indesi
Hindi: Haldi
Sanskrit: Ameshta, bahula, bhadra, dhirgharaja, gandaplashika, gauri, gharshani, haldi, haridra, harita
French: Curcuma, Safran des Indes, Terre-mérite, Souchet des Indesi
Hindi: Haldi
Sanskrit: Ameshta, bahula, bhadra, dhirgharaja, gandaplashika, gauri, gharshani, haldi, haridra, harita
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is an underground stem part of the East Indian plant called Curcuma longa that is member of a ginger family. Turmeric mainly used in the powder form is full of anti-oxidants and is rich in anti-inflammatory properties. It has been found to be useful in relieving pain in cases of osteoarthritis and treat hosts of conditions like hay fever, depression, high cholesterol, liver diseases, itching, heartburn, inflammatory bowel disease, poor memory and stress.
“Curcumin” gives it the yellow color and is used as a everyday spice in foods.
Common forms of Turmeric
Powder, Turmeric rhizome(Roots), Capsules, Oil
Turmeric is commonly used for:
- Heavy Fever
- Boils
- Chilblains
- Bleeding internal (hemorrhaging)
- Cellulite
- Depression
- Edema
- High Cholesterol
- Reducing Liver fat
- Treating skin burns
- Thrush
- Conjunctivitis
- Toenail Infection
- Neuralgia
- Shingles
- Osteoarthritis
- Relieving itching
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Laryngitis
- Earache
- Cancer
- Fatigue
- Sore Throat
- Sunburn
- Sinus Problems (Sinusitis)
- Fluid Retention (Oedema)
- Treating Bites and Stings
- Gallbladder Problems
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Vaginal Yeast Infections
- Toothache (Odontalgia, dentalgia, odontodynia, odontogenic pain)
Turmeric Dosage
According to The World Health Organization (WHO), Turmeric intake of 1.4 mg per pound (0–3 mg/kg) of body weight is acceptable.
For severe disorders like Hay fever, Depression or Osteoarthritis, 500mg of curcumin (turmeric extract is found to be beneficial)
For more sever conditions like Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, hyperlipidemia or while administering dosage to children, please consult a doctor
For severe disorders like Hay fever, Depression or Osteoarthritis, 500mg of curcumin (turmeric extract is found to be beneficial)
For more sever conditions like Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, hyperlipidemia or while administering dosage to children, please consult a doctor
Turmeric Side-effects and Warnings
Common side effects: Not known.
Not so common side effects: Not known.
Pregnant Women: Medicinal amounts of turmeric are not recommended.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
1. Not recommended gallstones or a bile duct obstruction.
2. Not receommended for severe liver diseases.
Not so common side effects: Not known.
Pregnant Women: Medicinal amounts of turmeric are not recommended.
Children: Not known.
Warnings:
1. Not recommended gallstones or a bile duct obstruction.
2. Not receommended for severe liver diseases.
Where to Buy Turmeric in US?
Check out the Recipes that use Turmeric
Turmeric Pickle | Moon Milk | Upma (Savory Cream of wheat) | Golden Milk (Masala Turmeric milk) | Rasala (Medicated yoghurt) | Yellow Mung Dal Soup | Baked Okra | Simple Yellow Dal (Lentils) | Poha (Flattend Rice Preparation) | Red Lentils Soup | Kitchari (Khichari) | Sweet and Sour Lemon Pickle | Ayurvedic Energy Drink| Amla/Amlaki Pickle
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