Addition Infomation Of

Curcuma longa (Turmeric)

Generality

          Turmeric, or Khamin-Chan in Thai, which can be grown almost anywhere in Thailand, has been a part of Thai life for centuries as one of the most commonly used spice herbal edicine and cosmetics.

          Thai turmeric is renowned for its higher content of curcuminoids and volatile oil, which is the active constituents of the rhizomes than those of other countries are.

While WHO monograph of Curcuma longa rhizome specifies the amount of curcuminoids and volatile oil to be not less than 3.0 % and 4.0% respectively turmeric monograph of Thai Herbal Pharmacopoeia sets the amount of those compounds to be not less than 5.0% and 6.0% respectively. Hence the quality of Thai turmeric is regarded as one of the best in the world. 

Uses

          Extensive pharmacological studies show that turmeric possesses anti-inflammatory anti-ulcerogenic anti-peptic ulcer and powerful antioxidant activities. Clinical studies conducted in Thailand indicate that turmeric is effective for the treatment of dyspepsia and peptic ulcers. Hence turmeric capsules are now popularly used in Thailand for dyspepsia and stomach discomfort and as an antioxidant.

          In addition Thai people have been using turmeric for skin care purpose for a long time. It is now an important ingredient in Thai cosmetics e.g. bodies lotion and bathing soap. 

Indication

·        For peptic ulcer

·        Antioxidant

·        Anti-aging

·        Anti-inflame

·        Asthma

 Other Data Link :

Encyclopedia of Species (Turmeric)
U.S. Patents on or referencing Tumeric
Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.

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