Turmeric Root or Curcuma Root,Phytochemicals and Applications.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Data and Identification of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Description of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Origin of Curcuma root.
• Curcuma Root Appearance and characters.
• Powdered plant material of Curcuma Root.
• Chemical assays and Phytochemicals of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Medicinal uses of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Experimental pharmacology of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Functions of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Curcuma Root Suggestions and Administrations.
• Literature from Chinese historical sources:Curcuma Root.
• Modern Researches of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.
• Curcuma longa Common Application.
• Dose escalation of a curcuminoid formulation.
• Effect of Curcuma longa and Ocimum sanctum on myocardial apoptosis in experimentally induced myocardial ischemic-reperfusion injury.
• Quality control including chromatographic fingerprint profiling.
• Research Update:Curcumae Longae.Curcuma longa.

Description of Turmeric Root.Curcuma Root.:

A perennial plant with roots or tubers oblong, palmate, and deep orange inside; root-leaves about 2 feet long, lanceolate, long, petioled, tapering at each end, smooth, of a uniform green; petioles sheathing spike, erect, central, oblong, green; flowers dull yellow, three or five together surrounded by bracteolae. It is propagated by cuttings from the root, which when dry is in curved cylindrical or oblong tubers 2 or 3 inches in length, and an inch in diameter, pointed or tapering at one end, yellowish externally, with transverse, parallel rings internally deep orange or reddish brown, marked with shining points, dense, solid, short, granular fracture, forming a lemon yellow powder. It has a peculiar fragrant odour and a bitterish, slightly acrid taste, like ginger, exciting warmth in the mouth and colouring the saliva yellow. It yields its properties to water or alcohol.

 As a culinary herb, the stimulating taste of Turmeric adds zip to foods. As a healthful herbal tonic, it is said to provide warming, soothing benefits to the joints, liver, and stomach. Women also appreciate its calming benefits during periods of monthly discomfort.

 Geographical distribution or Habitat: Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam. It is extensively cultivated in China, India, Indonesia, Thailand and throughout the tropics, including tropical regions of Africa.

 Ethno-botanical information: Traditional use as antiflatulence and for the treatment of peptic ulcers, treatment of insect bite, treatment of wounds

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• 1.Turmeric Root or Curcuma Root,Phytochemicals and Applications.

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♣ last edit date:18th,Oct.2010.