Organic Turmeric Powder (Curcuma Longa) | Boost Immune System, Improves Liver functions.

Organic Turmeric Powder (Curcuma Longa)

Turmeric or Haridra is a bright yellow aromatic powder derived from the rhizome of a plant. It is a perennial herb extensively cultivated in all parts of the country. Turmeric has long been recognized for its medicinal properties and is recommended for various health-related disorders.

Turmeric Synonyms:

• English: Turmeric
• Gujrati: Haldar
• Hindi: Haldi, Hardi
• Punjabi: Haldi, Haldar
• Tamil: Manjal
• Urdu: Haldi

Chemical Constituents of Turmeric (Curcuma longa):

The major component of turmeric is volatile oil consisting of turmerone. Other than it contains curcuminoids, curcumin demethoxycurcumin, dihydrocurcumin, and 5’- methoxycurcumin, which are natural antioxidants.

Ayurvedic Action and Properties of Turmeric (Curcuma longa):

• Rasa: Katu, Tikta
• Guna: Ruksha
• Virya: Ushna
• Vipaka: Katu
• Karma: Krimighana, Pramehanashak, Rakta shodak, Vishghana, Varnaya, Kushtaghana

Medicinal Uses of Turmeric (Curcuma longa): 

• Turmeric exhibits cardioprotective properties (heart-protective), mainly due to its potential antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering activities.
• Due to its rich anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, it alleviates swelling and pain in the conditions such as arthritis. 
• Turmeric is one of the best foods to maintain, protect, and boost immunity. 
• Organic turmeric powder boosts the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the body and helps fight free radical damage and oxidative stress.
• The active components of turmeric play a major role in the prevention of heart diseases. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can improve the function of the endothelium, lowers the level of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or the “bad” cholesterol, and reduce the risk of developing heart diseases.

Dose of Organic Turmeric Powder:

The dose is 1-3 g of the drug in organic turmeric powder.

Reference:

Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.