Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)

Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)

Curcuma longa L.

Respiratory

perinneal herbaceous Height: 1m Leaves: Alternate, smooth, large, oblong leaves, dark green on the surface, pale green beneath (2) Flowers: Inflorescences terminal on pseudostems (4), yellow-white sterile flowers arranged in dense spikes are borne on an axils of waxy bracts that are usually pale green or tinged with purple (2). Fruits: Devoid of fruits (3)

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Arthritis. Preparation: Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame.. Part used: Rhizome | Cough, Diabetes, Fever, Stroke. Preparation: Cut into thin slices and boil.. Part used: Rhizome | Stroke (paralysis). Preparation: Grate. Part used: Rhizome | Cancer. Preparation: Grate and boil (ituson). Part used: Rhizome | Scabies. Preparation: Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame.. Part used: Rhizome | Boils. Preparation: Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame.. Part used: Rhizome

Preparation

Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame. | Cut into thin slices and boil. | Grate | Grate and boil (ituson) | Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame. | Grate the rhizome, put a small amount of salt and coconut oil. Wrap it with banana leaves and heat over low flame.

Location & Habitat

REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Cultivated, semi-shade, full sun

Research

Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City

Additional Images

Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)
Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)
Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Curcuma longa L.
Local Name
Turmeric (Engl.), Luyang Dilaw (Tag.)
Family
Zingiberaceae
Category
Respiratory
Date Collected
Jun 28, 2026