Overview

Turmeric root (Curcuma longa) is used as a spice (it is part of curry powder), but it also has medicinal properties. The main active ingredient is curcumin, which is also used medicinally.

Authority

Family: Zingiberaceae
Standard Botanical Name: Curcuma longa
Standard Common Name: Turmeric
Author: L.
References: [WHO1989, pg 131] [HoC2000, pg 291] Go to ITISITIS Go to WikipediaWikipedia

Binomial Synonyms

Other Common Names

  • Common Turmeric [HoC2000, pg 291] [WHO1989, pg 131] [ITIS]
  • Long Turmeric [WHO1989, pg 131]
  • Indian Saffron [HoC2000, pg 291] [Wikipedia]
  • Yellow Ginger [HoC2000, pg 291]
  • Haridra
  • Khamin
  • Kurkum
  • Acafrao
  • Ukon
  • Haldi

Vietnamese Names

  • nghe (nghệ)
  • nghe vang (nghệ vàng)
  • uat kim (uất kim)
  • khuong hoang (khương hoàng)
  • co hem (co hem)
  • co khan min (co khản mỉn [Thái])
  • khinh luong (khinh lương [Tày])

Pinyin Names

  • jiang huang [HoC2000, pg 291]
  • jian huang (rhizome) [HoC2000, pg 291]
  • yu jin (root tuber) [HoC2000, pg 291]

Ayurvedic Names

  • haridra [Herbs of Commerce]

References