Names: Curcuma, Curcumae longae rhizoma, Curcumin, Indian Saffron, Tumeric, Turmeric Root.   Curcuma longa, synonyms Curcuma domestica, Curcuma aromatica.  

Family: Zingiberaceae.

Properties:

invigorate blood, promote movement of Qi
alleviate pain (liver Qi with Heat)
clears heart , cools blood
benefits gallbladder – jaundice
stone lin syndrome

Dosage:  4.5 – 9g.

Also used For:

Dyspepsia, hemorrhage, jaundice, hepatitis, flatulence, abdominal bloating, feelings of fullness after meals, loss of appetite, liver and gallbladder complaints, headaches, abdominal pains, chest infections, fever, diarrhea, amenorrhea, "blood rushes", and colorectal cancer.

Topically, turmeric is used for analgesia, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, festering eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, inflammation of the oral mucosa, and infected wounds.

In folk medicine, turmeric is used for diarrhea, intermittent fever, edema, bronchitis, colds, worms, leprosy, kidney inflammation, cystitis, and as an anticancer treatment.

In food and manufacturing, the essential oil is used in perfumes, and turmeric and its resin are used as a flavor and color component in foods. Turmeric is also a culinary spice and a major ingredient in curry powder.

CAUTION: See separate listings for Javanese Turmeric, Zedoary, and Goldenseal.