Turmeric Root - Jiang Huang - Curcuma longa - ORGANIC
Latin name: Curcuma longa
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Guatemala
History/Folklore: Turmeric was first used as a dye before it became part of the medicinal world. Monks in India traditionally dyed their robes with Turmeric, though it didn't make a great dye as it faded quickly, but continued to be an important part of their religious culture.
Turmeric Paper, which is paper that is stained in the Turmeric Tea then left to dry, was used as a way to tell the alkalinity and acidity.
Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antitumor, cardioprotective, hapatoprotective, antioxidant, liver tonic, antirheumatic, hypoglycemic, neuroprotective, antiarthritic, anticanter, antimicrobial, chemopreventive, antiamyloid, alterative, analgesic, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, cholagogue, cholertic, emmenagogue, stimulant.
Key Constituents: Polyphenol (Curcumin, Camphene, Camphor), Volatile oils (Turmerone, Atlantone, Zingiberene), Sugars, Proteins, Resins.
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with inflammation, pain, antioxidant, oxidative samage, aging, cancer of the stomach, liver, colon, oral, caridiovascular conditions, neurotixicity, heavy metal protection, jaundice, gastritis, acid indigestion, nausea, ulcers, bile production, hepatitis, inceases gluthion levels, increases gluthione-s-transferase, arterial plaque, aids in memory, immune system stumilant, for eczema/psoriasis, boils/cysts, skin diseases, urinary tract infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), peptic ulcers, osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatic cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Chron's Disease, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, breaks up gall stones, ulcerative colitis, vitiligo.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Warm
Energetics/Flavour: Acrid, Bitter
Meridians: SP, ST, LR
Actions:
- Invigorates the Blood, Eliminates Blood Stasis, and unblocks menstruation
- Promotes the movement of Qi and opens the channels and collaterals to alleviate pain
- Expels Wind and Invigorates the Blood
- Reduces Swelling
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