Curcuma longa is a tropical perennial whose golden rhizome forms the cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and digestive properties. Its warm, slightly bitter profile makes it equally valued as a culinary spice and therapeutic agent for joint health and metabolic balance.
rhizome, root
powder, decoction, capsule, paste
400–600mg curcumin daily; 1–3g dried rhizome powder daily in divided doses
High doses may cause digestive upset. May interact with blood thinners.
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