Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Other Names: Curcuma, Indian Saffron, Indian Valerian, Jiang Huang, Radix, Red Valerian, Tumeric
Parts Used: Roots/Rhizomes
Preparation & Dosage:
Herbal Actions: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Bitter, Carminative, Hepatoprotective
Uses: Atherosclerosis, Bacterial Infections, Bloody Urine, Bruises, Chest Pain, Gallstones, Gastritis, Hemorrhage, Intestinal Gas, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Jaundice, Liver Disorders, Local Pain & Inflammation, Menstrual Problems, Osteoarthritis, Parasite Infestations, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sharp Intestinal Pains, Soft Tissue Injuries, Toothache, Ulcers, Viral Infections
Contraindications: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding; may cause miscarriage. Do not use if you have a bleeding disorder, bile duct obstruction, or stomach ulcer. Do not use if taking blood thinners, immuno-suppressant drugs, or NSAIDs.
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