A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Turmeric, Curcuma, Curcuma Longa, Curcuma, Domestica
Traditional Usages:  Food, Spice, Perfumery, Colouring Agent, Dyspepsia, Liver and Gallbladder Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Salmonella, Flatulence, Diarrhea, Intermittent Fever, Edema, Bronchitis, Colds, Intestinal Worms, Leprosy, Kidney inflammations, Cystitis, Headaches,Chest Infections, Colic, Amenorrhea - Absent of a Menstrual Period, Festering Eye Infections, Oral Inflammations, Skin Inflammations, Infected Wounds, Chest Pains, Liver Disease
Resources: India, Southeast Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, China, Madagascar, the Moloccas, the Philippines, New Guinea, Malaysian Peninsula.
Parts Used: Rhizome, Leaves, Stem, Root
Administration Method: Ground herb and other natural preparations.
Herb Action: Antioxidant, antibacterial, antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, eases stomach pain, stimulates bile excretion
Herbal Research: 

• Health Warnings: Avoid during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• Avoid with gallbladder disease.
• If you have undergone or intend to undergo surgery for appendicitis, avoid using this herbal remedy as it can cause bleeding
• Do not take turmeric if you are taking blood thinners such as aspirin or Plavix.
• In the case of gallstones, use only after consulting with your doctor.

Turmeric Powder - Herbal remedy for Dermatitis:  Dust a piece of cotton wool in turmeric powder and apply on affected area.

Turmeric Powder - Herbal remedy for Excessive Facial Hair: Turmeric, in combination with various other ingredients, is known to slow down the growth of facial hair and eventually stop it from re-growing. When a paste of turmeric and yogurt is regularly applied, it reduces the growth of hair. This method is particularly effective if started at a young age. Also Turmeric is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, and has many health benefits.

• Dermatitis
• Excessive Facial Hair