turmeric

turmeric /tur·mer·ic/ (tur´mer-ik) Curcuma longa or its rhizome, which is used to treat dyspepsia and anorexia, and has a wide variety of uses in traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, and folk medicine

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turmeric (tōōrˑ·mr·ik),

n Latin name:
Curcuma longa; part used: rhizome; uses: in Ayurveda, balances tridosha (bitter, pungent, light, dry), antioxidant, antiinflammatory, menstrual complaints, colic, dyspepsia, hematuria, flatulence, possible uses as anticancer, antiretroviral, cholecystitis, arthritis; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; patients with gall bladder obstructions, gallstones, peptic ulcers, bleeding disorders; those taking anticoagulant medications, immunosuppressants, NSAIDs; gastrointestinal ulcerations may occur with high dosages. Also called
curcuma, haldi, haridra, Indian saffron, Indian valerian, jiang huang, kyoo, radix, red valerian, tumeric, or
ukon.

Turmeric.