Curcuma longa Linn.
Curcuma longa Linn. is also known as Amomum curcuma Jacq., Curcuma domestica Val. belongs to Scitaminaceae, Zingiberaceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Aruq as-Suff, Kurkum.
The English name for this herb is Turmeric.
The Urdu names for this herb are Haldi, Zard-Choli.
Description
Curcuma longa Linn.. An aromatic, perennial herb. Rhizome stout, large, ovoid, with sessile cylindrical tubers. Leaves oblong, 25-40 cm long by 10-20 cm wide and both faces glabrous. Inflorescence, cylindrical, flowers pale yellow. Calyx tubular Corolla 2-3 times as long, tubular lobes 10 mm long. The capsules are ellipsoid Seeds are rare
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Curcuma longa Linn. are Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-septic, Aromatic, Blood Purifier, Carminative, Cholagogue, Cicatrizant, Deobstruent, Expectorant, Mild Antispasmodic, Stomachic, Styptic, Vasodilator, Vulnerary.
Indications
The indications of Curcuma longa Linn. are Bronchitis, Jaundice, Asthma, Whooping Cough, Leprosy, Haemoptysis, Chronic Wounds, Chronic Intermittent Fevers.
The indications of Curcuma longa Linn.'s Root are Toothache, Hysterical Fits, Persistent Jaundice, Inflammations, Chronic Skin Diseases, Cardiac Affections, Liver Affections, Flatulence, Itching, Whooping Cough, Nasal Catarrh, Bruises, Freckles, Intemittent Fever, Dyspepsia.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Curcuma longa Linn. are 3rd order, warm and dry, Warm (severe) and dry (moderate).
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Rhizomes of Curcuma longa Linn. is Faintly Aromatic,Spicy.
Taste: Rhizomes: Bitter,Pungent.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
| Rhizomes | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
Available Brands
- CHOLESTEROLHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- ROGHAN AUJAAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- ROGHAN-E-SURKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ZUBEXQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
Compound Preparations
Curcuma longa Linn. is used in the preparation of Basliqun-Kabir, Hab Narkachur, Hab-i-Haldi, Marham Jadwar, Roghan Surkh, Sunun Zard.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Curcuma longa Linn. are Curcuma amada Roxb., Rubia cordifolia Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Curcuma longa Linn. are Curcumin, Sesquiterpenic Ketone, Turmerol.
The active constituents of Curcuma longa Linn.'s Essential Oil are Arturmerone, Bisabolane, Curlone, Guaiane, Turmerone, Zingiberene.
Antidotes
The antidote of Curcuma longa Linn. is Citrus aurantifolia (Christman) Swingle (Juice).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Curcuma longa Linn.. (work in progress)