Monday, July 14, 2008

Curcuma longa



Curcuma longa:

  • Family: Zingiberaceae (Ginger Family)

  • Genus: Curcuma

  • Species: Longa

  • Scientific Name: Curcuma Longa Linnaeus

Curcuma longa is ginger family (Zingiberaceae) member. A Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus, who also known as the Father of Taxonomy, classified Curcuma Longa during his research.



Medicinal Properties:



* anti-oxidant;

* anti-inflammatory effects

* anti-platelet;

* anti-cancer effects

* anti: -viral, -bacterial effects

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