Virali Manjal / Turmeric (Raw) – 100 gm

Virali Manjal / Turmeric (Raw) – 100 gm

Botanical Name : Curcuma Longa

English Name : Turmeric

Tamil Name : Virali Manjal
Hindi Name : Haldi
Malayalam Name : Manjal

Telugu Name : Pasupu

About :
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1mt in height. Leaves of this plant are alternate, smooth, green, tapering at both ends and arranged in the pair of two. Leaves are further divided in leaf sheath, leaf blade and petiole. A false stem is arising from the leaf sheath and leaves are about 2 feet in length. This plant produces highly branched, yellow to orange colored, cylindrical and very aromatic rhizomes. Flowering season of the plant is usually month of august and plant produces hermaphrodite flowers. Flowers are dull yellow in color and arranged in the pair of five.

Benefits :
Curcuma is used as blood purifier and it is used in the treatment of atherosclerosis, it is used to remove accumulation in the blood vessels and used to remove toxins from the body. It is used to expel out extra kapha and meda dosha from body.
It is used in the treatment of diabetes. Turmeric herb is very effective herb that is used in the treatment of diabetes
Being anti-inflammatory this herb is used to reduce inflammation and used in the treatment of bone related disorders
Being a stimulant it is used to stimulate digestive fire and it is used as stomach tonic and used in various ailments associated with digestive system.
Externally its paste is used for wound healing and it is also helpful to rejuvenate skin tone. It is used to heal sores and also used in various cosmetics
It is anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant in nature and used in the different body disorders
Externally its paste is used in the treatment of acne and pimples. It is also beneficial to treat anemia.
It is main home remedy to cure common cold and cough.
Due to its hot potency it is used to pacify kapha and vata dosha and due to its dry properties, bitter and pungent taste this herb is used in the pacification of kapha dosha