Tumeric, Curcuma longa, is a member of the zingiberaceae. It is a food colouring, an Asian culinary herbed a key component in curry powders and also used in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. Tumeric also provided the yellow dye that traditionally coloured monks robes (and leading to the name ‘Indian saffron’) and plays an important role in eastern wedding ceremonies as a body paint or as part of body ornementation due to it’s sacred and auspicious nature. Su Jing wrote about its medicinal properties in the Tang Materia Medica in 659 AD. Tumeric powder is commonly adulterated so care is needed to choose a quality herb. Magically, Tumeric is thought to bring wealth and is associated with purity.
Tumeric is native to Tropical Asia. It grows as a small, woody shrub in mountainous regions. The roots are used fresh or boiled and dried.
Key natural constituents of Tumeric are:
Curcuminoids, most famously curcumin. Also sesquiterpenes including zingiberone, carotene, tumerone, cucurmene.
This product contains dried roots.
Suggested use: grind 1 teaspoon of root per mug of freshly boiled and slightly cooled water, allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain to remove herbs. Be mindful that tumeric will stain some items.
Please do remember that magical descriptions are for entertainment purposes only. Do not give herbs to children and be aware that if you are taking prescription medication, have a known medical condition or are pregnant or lactating, you should seek advice from your medical practitioner and a qualified herbalist who is a member of a professional organisation such as NIMH or CPP before taking herbs. Please do not offer herbs to other people without making them aware that they should also follow this advice.
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