Turmeric

# 🌿 Turmeric

**Scientific Name:** Curcuma longa
**Botanical Family:** Zingiberaceae (Ginger family)
**Plant Type:** Rhizome
**Geographical Origin:** South Asia

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## 🔹 Description
Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Fatigue
– Headaches
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Sore Throat

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Capsules, Paste
– **Dosage:** 500 mg curcumin extract daily

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used to reduce pain and inflammation.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Ginger for inflammation

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## 🔹 Precautions
Excessive use may cause stomach upset.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Turmeric** (*Curcuma longa*): a rhizome from South Asia. Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.