Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica

Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.
Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica, Zingiberaceae, The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.
Botanical Nomenclature Curcuma longa or Curcuma domestica
Common Name Turmeric
Taxonomy- Family Zingiberaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Curcuma longa is a herbaceous, perennial plant growing up to 1m, which grows in South India and the neighboring areas, although nowadays is cultivated in many greenhouses of Europe, due to its particular value in medicine and cooking. It has large, long, lanceolate leaves and large, yellow flowers in white or violet 'pockets' which grow from large inflorescences (bunches). The characteric orange root is cylindrical and branched. The flowering lasts from June to July.
Region Found Epirus (cultivated, not wild species)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Root
Active Substances The main active substance of the plant is curcumin, which has a characteristic yellow color, bitter, spicy flavor and it is highly volatile. Also it contains polyphenols, diterpenes, sterols, alkaloids, essential oil, which contains curcumeron and other pigments (curcuminoids: curcumin demethoxycurcumin, 5-methoxycurcumin, diydrocurcumin), d-a-phellandrene, d-sabinene, quinol, borneol, zingiberin, sesquiterpenes (germacrone, termeron, a- and b- termerones, b-decabolen, a-curcumin, dihydro curdione, procurcumadiol, bis-acumol, curcumenol, isoprocurcumenol, epi-procurcumenol, curlone). Also it contains turmerone, artumerone, polysaccharides, omega-3 fatty acids, linolenic acid derivatives.
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has anti-inflammatory, immune stimulating, cholagogue, expectorant galaktagogo, antioxidant and healing properties. It is recommended to enhance the physical performance, to improve digestion, as well against gallstones, arthritis, liver's and respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma, respiratory allergy), anorexia, rheumatoid arthritis, rhinorrhea and cough. It is applied externally to the skin as antiseptic to heal small wounds, burns and bruises. In folk medicine the hot aqueous herbal extract made from the dried root is used to regulate lipid metabolism, diabetes, as well against diarrhea and liver diseases. In China and in Ayurvedic medicine it is recommended as antiinflammatory and for the treatment of flatulence, jaundice, menstrual disorders, hematuria, bleeding and colic, while it is externally applied to the skin in the form of poultice against skin's inflammation.
Method of Administration The whole plant is administered in the form of herbal tea (1-3g of the dried root or 1,5-3g of fresh root in a cup of boiled water for 5-10min, 3 times a day). Also, it is commercially available in the form of capsules made from the herbal extract, liquid extract (1:1 parts of organic solvent and herb, 30-90 drops a day) and tincture (1: 2 parts of ethyl alcohol and herb, 15-30 drops, 4 times a day) and powder (400-600mg, 3 times daily)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects Plant's consumption may cause stomach ulcer and heartburn.
References 1)http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-662-turmeric.aspx?activeingredientid=662&activeingredientname=turmeric 2)http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/turmeric-powder.asp 3)http://www.turmeric.co.in/turmeric_medicinal_use.htm 4)https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/turmeric 5)http://www.haniotika-nea.gr/111959-ygeia-botana/