Jiang Huang

Latin name: Curcumae Longae Rhizoma

Jiang Huang Also Known As: Tumeric Rhizome, Curcuma, Curcumae longae rhizoma, Curcumin, Indian Saffron, Tumeric, Turmeric Root. Curcuma longa, synonyms Curcuma domestica, Curcuma aromatica.

Properties: PUNGENT, BITTER - WARM

Dosage: 3 - 9 grams

Meridians/Channels: LIVER, SPLEEN, STOMACH

• invigorate blood, unblock menses
• chest and abdominal pain, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea with cold deficiency, swelling pain
• expel wind, promote movement of blood - painful obstruction

Also Used For: Orally, Jiang Huang (tumeric) is used for dyspepsia, hemorrhage, jaundice, hepatitis, flatulence, abdominal bloating, feelings of fullness after meals, loss of appetite, liver and gallbladder complaints, headaches, abdominal pains, chest infections, fever, diarrhea, amenorrhea, "blood rushes", and colorectal cancer. Topically, Jiang Huang (tumeric) is used for analgesia, ringworm, bruising, leech bites, festering eye infections, inflammatory skin conditions, inflammation of the oral mucosa, and infected wounds. In folk medicine, Jiang Huang (tumeric) is used for diarrhea, intermittent fever, edema, bronchitis, colds, worms, leprosy, kidney inflammation, cystitis, and as an anticancer treatment. In food and manufacturing, the essential oil is used in perfumes, and turmeric and its resin are used as a flavor and color component in foods. Turmeric is also a culinary spice and a major ingredient in curry powder.