Turmeric

Scientific Name: Curcuma longa

Description

Bright yellow rhizome rich in curcuminoids; culinary spice and herb.

Therapeutic Properties

Anti-inflammatory; Antioxidant; Digestive

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Food; Capsules; Tincture

Dosage

Standardized extracts per label; culinary doses in food are common

Precautions

May interact with anticoagulants; gallbladder disease caution.

Replacement / Alternatives

Ginger (warming); Boswellia (anti-inflammatory)

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany