Turmeric root

Curcumae longae rhizoma, turmeric root.  

Turmeric root consists of the finger-like, often tuber-like, scalded and dried rhizomes of Curcuma longa L.  (syn.   C.  domestica Valeton and C.  aromatica Salisbury) [Fam.  Zingiberaceae], and their preparations in effective dosage.  

The drug contains not less than 3 percent dicinnamoylmethane derivatives, calculated as curcumin, and not less than 3 percent volatile oil, both calculated on a dry-weight basis of the drug.  

Uses

Dyspeptic conditions.  

Contraindications

Obstruction of bile passages.  In case of gallstones, use only after consulting with a physician.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Average daily dosage:

• 1.5 - 3 g of drug;
• equivalent preparations.  

Comminuted drug, as well as other galenical preparations for internal use.  

The choleretic action of curcumin is experimentally well documented.  Further indications exist for a cholecystokinetic and a clear antiinflammatory action.