Haridrā

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

KEY BENEFITS

01Anti-inflammatory

02Antioxidant

03Joint support

DOSHA AFFINITY

K−V−

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

INFLAMMATIONIMMUNITYDIGESTION

ACTIVE COMPOUND

Curcumin

C₂₁H₂₀O₆

Polyphenol (diarylheptanoid)

PHARMACOLOGICAL DATA

SanskritHaridrā

BotanicalCurcuma longa

Rasa (Taste)Tikta, Katu

Virya (Potency)Ushna

DoshaK−, V−

Dosage500–1000 mg curcumin with piperine / day

THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS

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Safety & Precautions

High doses may cause GI discomfort; caution with blood thinners.

RELATED HERBS

Holy Basil

Shatavari

Ginger