Turmeric Herbal Remedies
Turmeric is useful for improving digestive function as well as for diarrhea. It is sometimes considered by herbalists to be helpful for removing environmental toxins or heavy metals from the body, for hepatitis, and to remove pains in the liver and stomach. In Chinese medicine turmeric is used both internally and externally for pain resulting from a traumatic injury. Its strong anti-inflammatory activity is due to its yellow pigment, curcumin. Some studies suggest that turmeric has cancer protective activity. Turmeric has a taste of ACRID, SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Turmeric Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Turmeric Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Turmeric Extract | follow label instructions |
| Turmeric Tincture | 1-3 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Turmeric Reference Information
| Latin Name | Curcuma longa |
| Other Names | Indian saffron |
| Part Used | Rhizome |
| Herb Forms | Standardized extract in capsules, tincture, fresh or dry rhizome for tea. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Liver |
| Cautions | Avoid use of this herb during pregnancy; if you have hyperacidity or stomach ulcers; or if you have bile duct obstruction or gallstones. |
| Botanical Info | A large-leafed, aromatic plant with fragrant yellow flowers and brightly-colored orange or yellow rhizomes in the Ginger family. |
Supporting Research
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