Turmeric (Benocurrant) | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditional use for digestion and liver health. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
turmeric
Latin name
Curcuma xanthorrhiza
Common names
turmeric
foreign names
Curcuma xanthorrhiza
The group
Zingiberaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Indonesia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, the scientific name Curcuma xanthorrhiza is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
rhizome
chemical components
Xanthorhisol and curcuminoids
Properties and medical uses
Traditional use for digestion and liver health.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Caution is advised in cases of bile duct obstruction and with anticoagulants.
Consultation with a specialist is required if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Indonesia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Curcuma xanthorrhiza are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Indonesia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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