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Turmeric, Curcuma longa,
is a tropical perennial that is native to Southern
Asia and has been used as a spice and medicine for over
2,500 years.
Temperature: warm
Taste: acrid, aromatic, slightly
bitter
Organs: Sp, St,Intestines, Liver,
GB, Ht
Actions: (Ross)
1. regulate Intestines Qi, regulate St
Qi-carminative, anti-inflammatory-to treat
abdominal distension and pain, flatulence,
constipation
2. regulate Spleen qi: hypoglycemic-
adjunctive treatment for diabetes type 2
3. tonify and regulate liver qi; choleretic,
hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic,
antifibrotic- hepatic and biliary weakness,
prevention of gallstones, liver fibrosis
4.regulate Blood, clear heart Phlegm-cardioprotective, antiplatelet,
antlipidemic
Therapeutic benefits as an adjuvant therpay
for precancerous conditions and for gastric
ulcers.
Curcuma is a stimulant with an affinity to
the liver, gallbladder, and digestive tract.
As a stimulant to the liver it acts on both
the catabolic side to "purify the blood" and
on the anabolic to create more bile. It is
also thought to rebuild hepatic tissue. By
increasing the output of bile, it promotes
gallbladder function, clears intermittent
heat and chills, fullness, constriction,
heat and pain in the gallbladder region and
jaundice. While increasing bile production,
it stimulates digestive secretion and is
used as a carminative. By stimulating liver
function, and increasing the circulation to
the periphery, Turmeric is use to remove
skin conditions associated with impure
blood, coagulated blood, and depressed
circulation. Turmeric has an effect on the
uterus that is quite strong, causing
contractions for several hours. By
stimulating the general circulation and
uterine contraction it removes coagulated
blood and promotes the menses. (Hmm..Matt
Wood states that it is contraindicated
during pregnancy, but what about the
millions of women that eat curry during
their pregnancy???)
Cautions: Mills and Bones:
No proven increase in the frequency of
malformation or other harmful effects on the
fetus despite consumption by a large number
of women as an item of diet. In Ayurvedic
medicine to treat vomiting of pregnancy, and
in Indonesia and Fiji, is given at
parturition and given to promote lactation.
Tissues States: (Matt Wood)
Depression, stagnation
Traditional use in China ( Chen and
Chen)
Rhizome-Jiang Huang
Properties: warm,
acrid, bitter
Actions:
1. Activate Blood circulation, eliminate
blood stasis- pain due to blood
stasis-hypochondriac, chest,
epigastricpain also hepatic pain
2. Opens Channels and collaterals to
relieve pain
3. Reduces swelling
Yu Jin-Tuber
Properties: acrid,
bitter, cold
Channels: Liver, Heart,
Gallbladder
Actions:
1. Activates Qi and blood Circulation
and relieves pain
2. Clears Heat and cools Blood-treats
bleeding from heat in the blood
3. Clears the Heart, opens orifices and
promotes consciousness- treats
diorienatation,, epilipsy, mania
4. Treats jaundice
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| TIERRA |
| Michael Tierra writes that it
regulates the menses, aids digestion, dissolves
gallstones, decongest the liver, and may be combined
with barberry or Oregon Grape root for releasing the
liver as Chai Hu. It relieves menstrual pains and helps
reduce uterine tumours. |
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| KHALSA |
| Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa
writes: Turmeric is a perennial herb of the ginger
family. It is extensively used for flavor and color in
many foods around the world, known as Indian saffron.
It has wide applications and is used to treat arthritis,
ulcers, flatulence, bloody urine, bruises, colic, chest
pain, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hemorrhage, and
toothache. It is classified as aromatic, stimulant,
tonic, caminative, anthelmintic, vulnerary and
antibacterial. and has adaptogen-like properties. It
has two primary actions; inhibition of lipoxygenase, and
antioxidant effects. Turmeric's anti-inflammatory
effects are comparable to cortisone and phenlybutazone.
It treats pain directly; it depletes the nerve endings
of substance P, and suppress pain though the COX-I and
COX-II enzymes. It is widely used for indigestion, and
can treat dyspepsia. It increases the mucin content of
the stomach and stops bleeding so it can stop ulceration
of all types of gastritis, peptic ulcer and irritable
bowel syndrome/colitis. (Hemorrhoids also respond well
to turmeric.) It is used to treat Inflammation of the
skin; as it reduces heat and cleanses the liver. It is
also useful in treating all connective tissue, as it can
help to stabilise collagen, and will enhance healing
after surgery, reduce adhesion and scarring. Topically,
it has been combined with Neem to kill insects and heal
skin lesions, used to treat scabies and ringworm. It has
proven potential to prevent cataract formation; and also
for any inflammatory eye conditions. Modern Research
shows it has broad anti-cancer effects. It affects
cancer during initiation, promotions and progression of
the tumors. Historically has been used specifically in
the treatment of breast or uterine cysts or tumors. It
increases Bile flow, increases bile acid output and
increase the solubility of the bile; reduces liver
enzymes; considered to be a blood purifier, normalizes
cholesterol, can reduce bleeding, reduces arterial
plaque, and inhibits platelet aggregation It has also
been used to treats
anemia.as it facilitates the production of new blood
cells. Long used as a respiratory herb, turmeric excels
in reducing cough. (A household remedy is turmeric with
coriander and cumin. Gargle with warm turmeric tea, or
drink turmeric boiled in mild to relieve coughs and
sinus congestion) turmeric has a long history as an
antimicrobial; inhibits a wide variety of microbes,
including staph, strop, ameobas, and fungi. It is
anti-diabetic in its action and will help to normalize
blood sugar. Being anti-inflammatory and astringent, it
is a superb medicine for oral care. |
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