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