Description:
Turmeric (also known as Curcuma longa L.) is a species of rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Curcuma of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae It is native to southern Asia. Turmeric is grown for its rhizomes which is used as a spice and ingredient in a lot of Asian recipes. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine (CTM) as a discutient (reducing swelling), blood circulation promoter and secretory, it is called Jiang Huang (姜黄) in Chinese.
Odour & Nature:
Pungent, bitter, cold-natured, non-toxic,
Channels:
Turmeric root functions by influencing the spleen and liver.
Health Benefits of Turmeric & Formulas:
Reducing Inflammation And Relieving Pain
[Ancient Prescription] Powdered turmeric root and cinnamon is taken orally with wine to treat postpartum hemorrhage with blood stasis.
[Ancient Prescription] Powdered turmeric root and laurel tree bark is taken orally with vinegar soup to relieve severe stomachache.
[Ancient Prescription] Pills made with turmeric root, myrrh, mastic and honey is used in relieving symptoms of neonatal cold in infants.
[Ancient Prescription] Powdered turmeric root, corydalis yanhusuo rhizome, mastic and myrrh is taken with fine wine to relive chest pain.
[Ancient Prescription] Brushing teeth with powered turmeric root, asarum and Angelica root helps to relive toothache.
Skin Disorders and Problems
External application of powered turmeric root helps to treat tinea (fungal skin infection).
Contraindication & Cautions:
People with blood deficiency should not take medicine containing turmeric root.
The Ben Cao Medical Book (also known as Compendium of Materia Medica or Ben Cao Gang Mu; Chinese: 本草纲目) is the most famous and comprehensive medical book ever written in the history of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Compiled and written by Li Shi-zhen (1518~1593), a medical expert of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) over 27 years.
The Ben Cao Medical Book records and describes all the plants, animals, minerals, and other objects that were believed to have medicinal properties in TCM. The book reflects the pharmaceutical achievements and developments of East Asia before the 16th century. On the basis of his predecessors’ achievements in the pharmacological studies, Li contributed further by supplementing and rectifying many past mistakes and misconception in relate to nature of many medicinal substances and causes of various illnesses. Charles Darwin, originator of the biological theory of evolution, regards the book as the “ancient Chinese encyclopedia”.
Disclaimer: The Ben Cao Medical Book is translated by ChinaAbout.net . The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of CTM knowledge and information from the research and experience from the author Li Shi-zhen. Kindly be alert that the CTM knowledge and ancient formulas given above are likely NOT medically proven and may contain misconceptions.