Turmeric, the name of traditional Chinese medicine. It is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant Curcuma longa L. In winter, when the stems and leaves wither, dig, wash, boil or steam to the heart, dry in the sun, remove fibrous roots. Turmeric is irregular oval, cylindrical or spindle-shaped, often curved, some with short forked branches, 2 ~ 5cm long, 1 ~ 3cm in diameter. The surface is dark yellow, rough, with wrinkled texture and obvious links, and has round branch marks and fibrous root marks.
Chinese Name | 姜黄 |
Pin Yin Name | Jiang Huang |
English Name | Turmeric |
Latin Name | Rhizoma Curcumae Longae |
Botanical Name | Curcuma longa L. |
Other name | jiang huang, curcuma, curcuma turmeric, turmeric rhizome, turmeric herb |
Appearance | Bright yellow root |
Smell and Taste | Firm, golden cross section, dense fragrance |
Specification | Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need) |
Part Used | Root |
Shelf life | 2 Years |
Storage | Store in cool and dry places, keep away from strong light |
Shipment | By Sea, Air, Express, Train |
1. Curcuma Longa can relieves symptoms relating to rheumatism
2. Curcuma Longa can activate blood and move qi;
3. Curcuma Longa can dredge meridians and alleviate pain;
4. Curcuma Longa can ease pain due to poor circulatory processes in the body.
1.Curcuma Longa is not suitable for the pregnant.