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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Curcuma longa |
| Family name: |
ZINGIBERACEAE
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| English name: |
Turmeric
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| Sinhala name: |
Kaha (කහ)
Ath kaha (අත් කහ)
Bim kaha (බිම් කහ )
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| Tamil name: |
Manchal
Manjal
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| Sanskrit name: |
Haridra
Marmarii
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Rhizomatous herbs. Rhizome orange within. Leaf tuft to 1 m; lamina green, up to 50 x 8 cm. Inflorescence 10-15 x 5-7 cm. Coma bracts white and green. Fertile bracts green, 5-6 cm long. Bracteoles up to 3.5 cm long. Corolla white; labellum with a central yellow band.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Only under cultivation
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| Edible parts: |
Rhizome
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| Treatment for: |
Bruises
Sprains
Wound
Leach bites
Snake bites
Diarrohea
Dysentery
Flatulence
Dyspepsia
Jaundice
Diabetes mellitus
Amenorrhoea
Colds
Fevers
Catarrh
Rheumatism
Bronchial ailments
Skin diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Rhizome
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Anthelmintic
Purifies blood
Antibacterial
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