Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are smooth, green, alternate, and tapering at both ends, arranged in pairs. Each leaf consists of a leaf sheath, leaf blade, and petiole, with a false stem arising from the leaf sheath. The leaves typically reach about 2 feet in length.
Botanical Name: Curcuma Longa
English Name: Turmeric
Tamil Name: விரலி மஞ்சள் / Virali Manjal
Hindi Name: हल्दी / Haldi
Malayalam Name: മഞ്ഞൾ / Manjal
Telugu Name: పసుపు / Pasupu
About Virali Manjal (Curcuma Longa / Turmeric)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are smooth, green, alternate, and tapering at both ends, arranged in pairs. Each leaf consists of a leaf sheath, leaf blade, and petiole, with a false stem arising from the leaf sheath. The leaves typically reach about 2 feet in length. This plant produces highly branched, yellow to orange-colored, cylindrical, and very aromatic rhizomes. The flowering season is usually in August, producing hermaphroditic flowers that are dull yellow and arranged in clusters of five.
Benefits of Virali Manjal (Curcuma Longa / Turmeric)
- Blood Purifier: Used to treat atherosclerosis by removing accumulations in the blood vessels and expelling toxins.
- Diabetes Treatment: An effective herb for managing diabetes.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and treats bone-related disorders.
- Digestive Stimulant: Stimulates digestive fire, acts as a stomach tonic, and aids in various digestive ailments.
- Wound Healing: Its paste helps heal wounds and rejuvenate skin tone, also used in cosmetics.
- Anti-Bacterial & Anti-Oxidant: Beneficial for various body disorders.
- Skin Treatment: Used externally for treating acne, pimples, and sores.
- Cold & Cough Remedy: A primary home remedy for common colds and coughs.
- Dosha Pacifier: Pacifies Kapha and Vata doshas due to its hot potency, dry properties, and bitter, pungent taste.
Procurement & Agriculture Method
90% of our herbs are wild crops and 100% organic by nature, while the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized without any chemicals or preservatives.
Disclaimer
The consumption details and benefits listed on our website are sourced from ancient Tamil books and Siddha records, further refined by our team of Siddha doctors. However, we recommend consulting your doctor before use.
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