Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Sanskrut name : पीता, वरवणिनी, कृमिघ्नी, कांचनी
English name : Turmeric
About :
Turmeric used in Ayurved medicine are actually the roots, which are Yellow in colour. These roots are astringent and bitter in taste. When turmeric is rubbed between the palm it gives yellow colour to hands. Farming of turmeric is done in west bengal, nearby mumbai and chennai. It is a herbs about 1 metre in length. The leaves are bright green in colour, long oval in shape with pointed ends. The leaves have a aromatic smell.
Turmeric used in Ayurved medicine are actually the roots, which are Yellow in colour. These roots are astringent and bitter in taste. When turmeric is rubbed between the palm it gives yellow colour to hands. Farming of turmeric is done in west bengal, nearby mumbai and chennai. It is a herbs about 1 metre in length. The leaves are bright green in colour, long oval in shape with pointed ends. The leaves have a aromatic smell.
Chemical composition :
Curcumin is the main content which gives yellow colour. It also contains curcumen which is a type of terpene helpful in reducing cholesterol level. It also contains Starch 24% and albuminoids 30%
Curcumin is the main content which gives yellow colour. It also contains curcumen which is a type of terpene helpful in reducing cholesterol level. It also contains Starch 24% and albuminoids 30%
Useful parts : Root tumour
Uses :
- It is one the most important spices in Indian dishes.
- It is a home made medicine for cold, cough and fever in India. The decoction is used twice a day. Or even powder form is used along with honey in cold and cough.
- Amlaki (Emblica officinalis), haridra (Curcuma longa), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) along with honey is used in diabetes thrice a day. (Charaka samhita)
- In coughing, the dried powder is burned in open pan and then taken along with honey and ghee. After taking it, Water is prohibited for half an hour for achieving best therapeutic effect
- Haridra is also a local antiseptic. It is used in face pack in preventing pimples. It is used in injury as a dressing material as it stops bleeding and have an antiseptic properties.
- Many skin disorders are treated by internal use of haridra powder along with triphala churan and goumutra (cows urine) daily.
- Haridra powder is a blood purifier and have anti inflammatory properties. The paste of haridra powder with goumutra (cows urine) is applied on inflammed joints.
- In bleeding piles, The haridra paste is made by mixing it with aloe vera and applied at the anal region.
Dose : haridra powder : 2-4 grams
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