Oils Notebook

Turmeric

Jiang Huang

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

Family: Zingiberaceae

Note: Base

Temperature: Warming

Elements: Earth

Meridians: Liver, Spleen


Traditional Actions/Indications:

  1. Moves Qi and Blood, dispels Cold and alleviates pain
    Arthritis, joint and muscle pain from injury
    Cold in the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems

Blends with: Other spice oils such as Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, and Cardamom, as well as Wild Orange, Grapefruit, and Ylang Ylang


Reference Notes: (click to display)

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.