Turmeric, Rhizome of Common Turmeric
Rhizoma Curcumae Longae, Curcumae Longae Rhizoma
Jiang Huang

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pungent; bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Tuberoid

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To eliminate blood stasis, promote the flow of qi, stimulate menstrual discharge and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Gallstones, jaundice, leukaemia in early stage and carcinoma of uterine cervix in early stage, chronic ulcer, chronic scab, blood stasis and qi stagnation, pain in chest and abdomen and rib-side, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum stasis stagnation abdominal pain, wind-heat impediment pain, knocks and falls, swollen welling abscess.