Description: A perennial plant of the ginger family, native to India and parts of Asia. Propagated in spring from thick knobby roots, called rhizomes, which have thick, side-shoots called fingers. Leaf stalks rise to 1 meter or higher. Leaves are lance shaped. Floral spikes 20cm long, with thick clusters of pale green pockets with creamy/yellow foxglove-like flowers peeping out of each pocket, and a mild spicy aroma.
Main Uses:
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-bacterial
Supports Agni (digestive system)
Supports circulatory system
Supports longevity
Nourishing for the body
Improves vision
Supports cognitive function
Effect on Doshas: Mainly Tridoshic but can irritate Pitta in excess Rasa (taste): Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter) Virya (potency): Ushna (Heating) Vipaka (post digestive effect): Katu (Pungent)
Turmeric
(Curcuma longa)
Description: A perennial plant of the ginger family, native to India and parts of Asia. Propagated in spring from thick knobby roots, called rhizomes, which have thick, side-shoots called fingers. Leaf stalks rise to 1 meter or higher. Leaves are lance shaped. Floral spikes 20cm long, with thick clusters of pale green pockets with creamy/yellow foxglove-like flowers peeping out of each pocket, and a mild spicy aroma.
Main Uses:
Effect on Doshas: Mainly Tridoshic but can irritate Pitta in excess
Rasa (taste): Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Virya (potency): Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka (post digestive effect): Katu (Pungent)
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