Saturday, August 30, 2008

Curcuma Longa

Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa
Common Name : Curcuma, Curcumae Domestica, Terre-mérite, Terra Merita, Turmeric, Curcuma, Safran Boubou, Safran De Malabar, Safran Des Indes
About Curcuma Longa :
A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant from the ginger family, Curcuma Longa is the native plant to the tropical asia where it requires temperature between 20-30 degree celsius and considerable rain water fall. In some asian nations, it is also called kunyit (Indonesian) besar (Nepali) or haldi or pasupu. Curcuma longa usage can be found in the kitchen where it is used for adding flavor and color. Ayurveduc history is replete with examples where it is used as a system of medicines. It has been used as an anti-inflammatory for curing digestive disorders, osteoarthritis, atherosclerosis, cancer and liver problems and for the treatment of skin diseases and wound healing. It is strongly believed that its consumption helps in increasing the overall energy of the body, relieve gas, dispel worms, regulate menstruation, dissolve gallstones, and relieve arthritis.
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More information about the Curcuma Longa : http://www.motherherbs.com/curcuma-longa.html

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