Turmeric
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Pharmacognosy & Source
Plant Part Used
Dried rhizomes
Geographical Source
India, China, Southeast Asia
Macroscopic Features
Primary/secondary rhizomes, deep orange-yellow, aromatic odor.
Constituents & Pharmacology
Active Constituents
Curcuminoids (Curcumin), Volatile oil (Turmerone, Zingiberene)
Pharmacological Actions
Potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective
Traditional Uses
Spice, wound healing, arthritis, inflammatory conditions
Safety & Warnings
Contraindications
Biliary obstruction, gallstones (stimulates bile flow)