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Turmeric (Curcuma longa).(Herb Of The Month)
OTHER NAMES Indian saffron, curcuma, haridra, jianghuang, kyoo, ukon
PART USED Root and Rhizome
USES
* Primary uses: Inflammation, bursitis, arthritis, low back pain
* Uses approved by the German Commission E: Turmeric tea is approved for dyspepsia (indigestion), especially in association with gall bladder dysfunction. Turmeric promotes bile production necessary for digesting dietary fat.
* Historical use: Joint pain and inflammation, indigestion, gas, constipation, poor vision, coughs, and to increase milk production.
* Other uses: Numerous medical studies indicate that turmeric has significant anti-inflammatory action, primarily due to its active constituent, curcumin. Curcumin also has potent antioxidant action and histamine-lowering effects, both of which may contribute to its anti-inflammatory activity. Curcumin has been shown to prevent platelet aggregation (clumping) associated with the development of atherosclerosis. Preliminary studies indicate curcumin may have benefits in preventing numerous cancers and cancer metastasis (spread), and it may be ...
- Possible nitric oxide modulation in protective effect of (Curcuma longa,...
- Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology Kumar, Anil Singh, Anant August 1, 2008 700+ words
...protective effect of Curcumin (Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae) against...neuroprotectant. Curcumin (Curcuma longa, Zingiberaceae) is a dietary...5-Dione] is one of the active constituents of Curcuma longa, responsible for its anti...
- Curcuma longa (Turmeric). (Monograph).
- Magazine article from: Alternative Medicine Review September 1, 2001 700+ words
Description Curcuma longa, a perennial...powder. Dried Curcuma longa is the source...disorders. Active Constituents and Pharmacokinetics The active constituents of turmeric...curcumin of Curcuma longa exhibit potent...
- The Golden touch of Turmeric: Turmeric (Curcuma longa), a perennial shrub that...
- Magazine article from: Vibrant Life Craig, Winston J. May 1, 2003 700+ words
...0 gram capsules used two to three times a day between meals. Tea preparations are not recommended, since the active constituents don't dissolve well in water. Turmeric should be protected from light and stored in well-sealed dark glass...
- Efecto de la fertilizacion fraccionada sobre el rendimiento de Curcuma longa...
- Magazine article from: Agronomía Costarricense Soto, Gerardo A. Cover, Phillip Quintanilla, Eliseo Pazos, Liliana July 1, 2004 700+ words
...200 kg [K.sub.2]O [ha.sup.-1]) en plantas de Curcuma longa en diferentes pocas de desarrollo en Guatuso, Alajuela...aplicacin fraccionada de fertilizantes sobre el rendimiento de la Curcuma longa en Guatuso, Alajuela. MATERIALES Y MTODOS El ensayo se...
- Effects of the active constituents of Crocus sativus L., crocins, in an animal...
- Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology Pitsikas, N. Boultadakis, A. Georgiadou, G. Tarantilis, P.A. Sakellaridis, N. December 1, 2008 700+ words
...The present results indicate that treatment with these active constituents of Crocus sativus L. induce anxiolytic-like effects...hepatic damage (Wang et al., 1991). Saffron and its active constituents affect a number of different neural processes, e.g...
- Short communication: antinociceptive effect of Russelia equisetiformis leave...
- Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology Awe, E.O. Adeloye, A. Idowu, T. Olajide, O.A. Makinde, J. April 1, 2008 700+ words
Introduction Russelia equisetiformis, (Schlecht and Cham) belongs to the family Scrophulariacae. Phytochemical study of the plant revealed the presence of triterpenes of lupane type (Burns et al., 2001). The extract of the whole plant has been found to possess anti-microbial activity (Awe et al.,
- The cancer preventative activities of green tea and turmeric: a focus on human...
- Magazine article from: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients Bone, Kerry Morgan, Michelle July 1, 2005 700+ words
...namely green tea (Camellia sinensis) and turmeric (Curcuma longa), are noted for their significant antioxidant activity...dried, young leaves of Camellia sinensis. The main active constituents are polyphenols including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG...
- Turmeric.(Drug overview)
- Magazine article from: AltCareDex Alternative Medicines February 1, 2007 700+ words
...names for Turmeric include: Curcumin, Curcuma longa, Indian Saffron, Curcuma, and Indian...TX; 1998. 3. Garg SK: Effect of Curcuma longa (rhizomes) on fertility in experimental...major component of food spice tumeric (Curcuma longa) inhibits aggregation and alters eicosanoid...
- The effect of turmeric extracts on inflammatory mediator production.
- Magazine article from: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology Lantz, R.C. Chen, G.J. Solyom, A.M. Jolad, S.D. Timmermann, B.N. June 1, 2005 700+ words
...compounds isolated from rhizomes of Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae), we have established...All rights reserved. Keywords: Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae); Turmeric...the powdered rhizome of the herb Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae), is used extensively...
- Turmeric.(Heath Aspects)
- Magazine article from: AltCareDex Alternative Medicines May 1, 2006 700+ words
...names for Turmeric include: Curcumin, Curcuma longa, Indian Saffron, Curcuma, and Indian...1998. (3.) Garg SK: Effect of Curcuma longa (rhizomes) on fertility in experimental...major component of food spice tumeric (Curcuma longa) inhibits aggregation and alters eicosanoid...