TURMERIC Curcuma longa
Liquid extract of dried whole rhizome.
- Actions: Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Antihepatotoxic. Inhibits platelet aggregation.
Depurative. Inhibits cancer and tumor growth. Cholagogue to increase bile flow. Reduces
cholesterol in blood and liver. Topically antibacterial and antifungal.
- Uses: Various inflammatory conditions: fever; various infections; rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis; asthma; inflammatory skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. Dyspepsia and
poor digestion. Poor liver function and jaundice. Hypercholesterol. External treatment of skin
lesions, skin cancer, hemorrhoids, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Can be applied topically either full strength
(which can sting if skin is broken or highly inflamed), or dilute to tolerance with water.
- Cautions: Large doses may produce colic in cases of gallstones, or obstruction of bile ducts
or intestines. Consult a qualified midwife or physician before taking during pregnancy.