CURCUMA LONGA

Plant Name: CURCUMA LONGA

English Names:

• Curcuma,


• Indian saffron,


• Long rooted curcuma,


• Turmeric, Turmeric Plant


• YellowGinger,

Local Name: Turmeric, Haldi,

Family: Zingiberaceae

Uses:
In Ayurvedic systems of medicine, particularly as an anti-inflammatory agent & for the treatment of flatulence, jaundice, menstrual difficulties, hematuria, hemorrhage and colic. It is use in stomach upset, gas, abdominal cramps. There has been a substantial amount of research on turmeric's anti-cancer potential. Evidence from laboratory and animal studies suggests that curcumin has potential in the treatment of various forms of cancer, including prostate, breast, skin, and colon. Human studies will be necessary before it is known to what extent these results may apply to people.
It is usein Eye Disorder, Wounds,Bacterial Infection, Mosquito Repellent, Roundworms and Intestinal worms, Liver Disease etc..