Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Javanese Turmeric |
Botanical Name |
Curcuma xanthorrhiza |
System Affected |
Liver, jaundice, gall stones |
Properties |
very good for liver gallstones, jaundice |
Description |
yellow root |
Origin |
S. Asia, Indonesia |
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Turmeric |
Botanical Name |
Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica |
System Affected |
arthritis, anti-inflamatory, liver, antioxidant |
Properties |
arthritis relief, gout, pain, headache, swelling Amenorrhea, diabetes prevents cataracts, stroke source vitamins E & C anti-inflammatory, bursitis, tendinitis carpal tunnel syndrome gallstones, liver, hepatitis, ulcers, worms Externally as an oil: athlete's foot, fungus, bunions, lice, scabies anticancer |
Description |
a spice plant |
Origin |
India, SE Asia |
Notes |
used in curries |
Toxicity |
none |
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