Curcumae
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Jiang Huang
Common English Name
Turmeric
Part of Plant Used
Root
Nature
Warm
Taste
Acrid, bitter
Meridians Entered
Spleen, Stomach, Liver
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas to relieve pain, including arthritic or traumatic pain, abdominal pain, and menstrual pain (TCM: Blood or Qi stasis).
Traditional Usages and Functions
Invigorates Blood and promotes menstruation; moves Qi and alleviates pain; expels wind and moves Blood.
Common Formulas Used In
Bupleurum, Inula, and Cyperus; QiangHuo and Turmeric.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use where there is deficient Blood with no signs of stagnant Qi or congealed Blood.
