Turmero
cúrcuma curcuma longa
Turmero
cúrcuma curcuma longa
Other Names:
Saffron
from India,
Batallita
,
Carmotillo
,
Dragon
,
Jengibrillo
, root Americana,
Turmero
,
Yuquilla
.
Although it may seem
strange
, spices and hot sauces play an important role in the diet of people in the tropics. Without them it would be difficult to maintain, and the digestion of food in warm climates. The proper use of spices is one more example of folk wisdom.
Habitat:
originally from the island of Java,
but
extended to other tropical countries of Asia,
Central
America
and the Caribbean.
Description:
perennial plant of the
family
of Zingiberáceas, which reaches up.
a
meter in height. Presents from 5 to 10 large sheets, with the petiole very long. The flowers are white or yellowish. The rhizome is bulky, up to 10 cms. in diameter.
Used parts:
the rhizomes (underground stems)
Properties and indications:
the rhizome of
turmeric
contains an
essential
oil, pigments,
a
bitter
principle,
organic
acids, resin and starch. It is
a
tonic
stomach
similar to
ginger
. It stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, and thus facilitates the digestion of inapetentes or dyspeptic. It is used in cases of
chronic
gastritis
and hypochlorhydria (lack of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach
) It also
has
properties colagogas (facilitates the removal of the gallbladder) and
Carmine
(prevents
intestinal
gas) It stimulates the secretion of gastric juices, and thus facilitates the digestion of inapetentes or dyspeptic. It is used in cases of
chronic
gastritis
and hypochlorhydria (lack of hydrochloric acid in the
stomach
) It also
has
properties colagogas (facilitates the removal of the gallbladder) and
Carmine
(prevents
intestinal
gas) In some
Central
American
countries is used to reduce
cholesterol
levels.
Use:
infuse with 15 or 20 grams. Of rhizomes per
liter
of water. Swallowed
a
cup during the meal. Powder is administered 1 gram daily divided into 3 times.
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