Turmeric's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Curcuma longa Linn.
Hindi Name :  Haldi (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Turmeric
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Category

:  Antiseptic Anti-inflammatory Carminative
 
 

Source

Rhizomes :  Fresh and dried
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Family

:  Zingiberaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries: - China India Southern Asia
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Turmeric
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Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  Not more than 10.0 percent
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Volatile oil (About 5%) Resin, Curcumanoid (Curcumin)
 
Minor
Various minor chemical constituents of this drug are :-- and b pinene a-phellandrene Camphor Camphene Zingiberene b- curcumenes Colouring matter Gum Starch Chloride of calcium Woody fiber
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions: - Preserve in a well-closed container Protection from moisture