Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Curcuma longa L. (ZINGIBERACEAE)
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Abscess Burkill,1966;
Amenorrhea Burkill,1966;
Cold Burkill,1966;
Conjunctivitis Burkill,1966;
Cosmetic Burkill,1966;
Diarrhea Burkill,1966;
Diuretic Burkill,1966;
Dysentery Burkill,1966;
Gonorrhea Burkill,1966;
Gravel Burkill,1966;
Hepatosis Burkill,1966;
Jaundice Burkill,1966;
Lactagogue Burkill,1966;
Parturition Burkill,1966;
Pyuria Burkill,1966;
Scabies Burkill,1966;
Sore Burkill,1966;
Swelling Burkill,1966;
Tonic Burkill,1966;
Urogenital Burkill,1966;
Wound Burkill,1966
- Curcuma longa (ZINGIBERACEAE)
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Amenorrhea Uphof;
Antibilious Takeda;
Balsamic Takeda;
Bite(Leech) Uphof;
Bruise Uphof;
Catarrh Uphof;
Chickenpox Uphof;
Cholagogue Keys;
Cold Uphof;
Colic Uphof;
Congestion Uphof;
Depurative Singh;
Dermatosis Singh;
Escharotic Uphof;
Fumitory Uphof;
Hemostat Keys;
Smallpox Uphof;
Stomachic Keys, Takeda;
Vulnerary Uphof;
Wound Uphof
* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the
ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL,
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 15:54:31 EDT 2002
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The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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